Burke suggested that MIT chose to discipline Yoo almost two years after the death in order to avoid financial damages in impending litigation.
"Based on my opinion MIT is now going to be the subject of a civil suit by the estate of Scott Krueger," Burke said.
"MIT needs to distance itself from liability in this case, and the best way to accomplish that is to scapegoat Charles Yoo as the person responsible," he said.
MIT officials would not comment on the case.
Yoo is seeking monetary damages and reinstatement of his degree.
Yoo, who now works as a trader in Philadelphia, claims the committee denied him due process by not allowing him legal representation or the right to confront witnesses.
Without a diploma, Yoo said his career choices are restricted. His plans to apply to business school have been put on hold by the suspension.
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