In the wake of an attack on Brown University’s campus earlier this month, prominent business and government figures circulated unverified and false claims about the incident, according to reporting. The spread of those claims has reignited debates over accountability for public figures and the pace at which platforms correct campus‑related misinformation. Brown campus and communications officials, along with independent monitors, flagged how rapid amplification by high‑profile accounts complicated the university’s ability to manage safety narratives and support victims. Campus leaders and trustees face renewed pressure to coordinate with law enforcement and platform partners to curb harmful misinformation. University counsel, communications teams, and campus‑safety offices should expect calls for clearer rapid‑response protocols and for trustee oversight of reputational risk stemming from external amplification of false claims.