The McLean County State's Attorney's office has filed a charge of disorderly conduct against former Illinois State University President Tim Flanagan. The case stems from an early December incident involving Flanagan and the then head of grounds over a lawn aeration job at the official university residence.
State's Attorney Jason Chambers says the Class C Misdemeanor is defined as a knowing act in such an unreasonable manner as to alarm or disturb another or to provoke a breach of the peace.
Flanagan also allegedly yelled insults at Patrick Murphy even while inches away from Murphy's face.
Chambers says the grounds crew members who witnessed the heated discussion had been asked to clean up the aerated plugs of soil.
Chambers says he is not initially filing an assault charge because his review of the case tends to indicate the alleged contact between Flanagan and Murphy was incidental.
Flanagan resigned his Presidency last weekend amid doubts about his leadership. Trustees appointed Vice President Larry Dietz to head ISU.