A statue for USC founder Robert Widney mysteriously vanished after it was removed for 'cleaning', amid controversy surrounding his legacy of supporting lynchings. University of Southern officials told the that the statue had been taken away temporarily on November 28 for 'maintenance and cleaning', but did not say when it could be returned. After the ceremonial plinth was also removed from the site, it now appears it may have been covertly taken down in hopes of not drawing attention to their decision.
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