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Virginia university didn't know of student's conviction before campus shooting, report says

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Old Dominion University in Virginia did not ask a student about his criminal history before or after readmitting him, according to a newly released report. The student, who had spent eight years in prison for attempting to aid the Islamic State, opened fire in a campus classroom in March.

The report highlights that the university was unaware of the student's past conviction prior to the shooting incident. The admissions process did not involve inquiries regarding his criminal background when he was allowed back to the university.

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