(AP) -- An assistant state attorney general accused of harassing the gay student assembly president at the University of Michigan is due to appear at a disciplinary hearing. Andrew Shirvell went on leave a month ago after national criticism erupted over a blog he wrote characterizing Chris Armstrong as a "racist" and "liar" who promoted a "radical homosexual agenda."
The 30-year-old Shirvell is expected to face a disciplinary hearing Friday when he's scheduled to return to work. It's up to Attorney General Mike Cox if and how Shirvell should be disciplined.
Armstrong's attorney has asked the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission for a probe of Shirvell's actions. Shirvell's lawyer has said his client's actions are constitutionally protected.
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