Author Steven Galloway apologizes in first statement since firing

VANCOUVER — Author Steven Galloway has issued his first statement since he was fired in June under a veil of secrecy from the University of British Columbia.

Galloway confirms in the statement issued today by his lawyer that he was accused of sexual assault but says the only complaint substantiated by a former judge’s investigation was that he had an affair with a student.

He expresses profound regret for his conduct and apologizes for the harm it has caused.

The statement says Galloway has grave concerns with the investigative process followed by UBC, including but not limited to the way the university chose to communicate with the public.