# McGill University law student admission controversy > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mcgill-university-law-student-admission-controversy > Updated: 2026-10-26T22:36:39.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. McGill University has faced significant scrutiny following the admission of Jeffrey George Ewert, a convicted murderer and rapist, to its law faculty. Ewert, who began studies in September after being granted day parole in 2025, became a source of intense campus division. While some students signed petitions advocating for rehabilitation and his right to attend classes, others expressed fear for their safety due to his history of violent attacks against women. As the situation progressed, Ewert was barred from campus in early October. The controversy expanded when Ewert’s conditional release was suspended, returning him to custody. During this period, law student Amy Haysom reported receiving online death threats after publicly defending Ewert and noting their acquaintance. The incident has prompted broader debates regarding campus security and the ethics of admitting individuals with violent criminal backgrounds into professional programs. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: McGill University law student faces threats after defending convicted murderer A McGill law student has received death threats online after defending the presence of convicted murderer Jeffrey Ewert at the university. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcgill-university-law-student-faces-threats-after-defending-convicted-murderer ### 2026-10-20: McGill University faces controversy over admission of convicted murderer McGill University law students are divided after the school admitted Jeffrey George Ewert, a convicted murderer on day parole, sparking debates over campus safety and rehabilitation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcgill-university-faces-controversy-over-admission-of-convicted-murderer --- Cite as: McGill University law student admission controversy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mcgill-university-law-student-admission-controversy