From Initial Reports to "No Matters Involving Nick Will Be Investigated": Dr. Myria Petrou's District of Columbia Bar Complaint Concerning University of Michigan General Counsel Timothy Lynch (Acknowledged June 12, 2026)
On May 31, 2026, Dr. Myria Petrou submitted a complaint to the District of Columbia Office of Disciplinary Counsel concerning University of Michigan Vice President and General Counsel Timothy Lynch.
On June 12, 2026, the District of Columbia Office of Disciplinary Counsel acknowledged receipt of the complaint, assigned Undocketed No. 2026-U704, and advised that it would conduct a preliminary inquiry and communicate further following that review.
The complaint arises from a series of communications attributed to an unidentified individual known as "Nick," who made false criminal and sexual-misconduct allegations concerning Dr. Myria Petrou, and from the University's subsequent handling of those matters between 2017 and 2023.
The submission presents a chronology beginning with reports concerning the individual known as "Nick" in 2017 and continuing through communications involving the University of Michigan Office of General Counsel (OGC), review by the University of Michigan Office for Institutional Equity (OIE/Title IX), EEOC proceedings, OCR referrals, accommodation requests, resignation-related events, and subsequent University communications.
The full complaint and accompanying exhibits are available below:
Full Complaint and Exhibits: Dr. Myria Petrou District of Columbia Bar Complaint Concerning Timothy Lynch (PDF)
According to the complaint, records reviewed by Dr. Petrou reflect repeated requests for review and investigation of matters involving "Nick" through multiple University channels over a period of several years.
The chronology concludes with the University of Michigan Office of General Counsel's March 22, 2023 position that:
“No matters involving Nick will be investigated by me or by any other officials at the University.”
The complaint requests review of Mr. Lynch's conduct in his capacity as Vice President and General Counsel.
The complaint is accompanied by supporting exhibits obtained through litigation, FOIA requests, administrative proceedings, and contemporaneous correspondence. The materials are provided below so that readers may review the underlying record directly.
Complaint and Selected Pages
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Complaint Acknowledgment and Dr. Petrou Notification to Timothy Lynch
On June 12, 2026, the District of Columbia Office of Disciplinary Counsel acknowledged receipt of Dr. Myria Petrou's complaint concerning Timothy G. Lynch and assigned Undocketed No. 2026-U704.
The acknowledgment letter and Dr. Petrou's contemporaneous notification to Mr. Lynch and University officials are provided below.
Core Archive Documents
Case Model
Case Index
Federal Record Summary
Town & Gown: A Chronology (2014–2026)
From "This Will Ruin All Our Lives" to "I Will"
Selected Reporting
- From Mentor to Federal Investigation: The Dr. Eva Feldman Documentary Chronology
- July 26 Documentary Notice and Documentary Chronology Transmitted to City Attorney Kaur, Mayor Taylor, City Administrator Dohoney, and Police Chief Anderson Concerning Ann Arbor Police Department Investigations, Related City Proceedings, and Federal Investigations Involving Drs. Bradley Foerster and Myria Petrou (2015–2026).
- July 7 Documentary Notice to University of Michigan Vice President and General Counsel Timothy G. Lynch Concerning University and Law Enforcement Investigations Involving Drs. Bradley Foerster and Myria Petrou (2015–2026). July 8 UM Announces Lynch Leaving.
- From One FBI File to a Legislative Proposal: Peter and Maria Foerster Ask Senator Van Hollen's Office and Congressman Jamie Raskin to Consider a Uniform Administrative Framework for Federal Investigations
- The Institutional Fingerprint of the FBI Russia-Gate File: Referrals, Consults, Intelligence Reports, and the June 16, 2026 FBI Production
- Dr. Bradley Foerster and Dr. Myria Petrou Document More Than Two Years of Unsuccessful Efforts to Trace Bank of Ann Arbor's $1.4 Million Sheriff's Sale Credit Bid (June 2026)
Brad Foerster, MD PhD
Brad Foerster is a FOIA advocate documenting requests, transparency disputes, and accountability investigations involving public agencies, universities, police oversight, and Russia-Gate related inquiries. His work compiles original documents, timelines, and analysis of public records and institutional responses. Brad is also a board-certified radiologist, author of Town & Gown, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Brad lives in Potomac, Maryland with his family and is active in the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Takoma Park U.S. & World History Book Club.