The prestigious North Carolina university, of which McClendon was a graduate, said in a statement that submitting such claims is a routine procedure. However, came to be seen as "adversarial" to McClendon's family.
That "was never the intention", according to the statement.
"Aubrey was one of our most passionate and loyal graduates, always willing to support Duke when asked. We are deeply sorry for any pain this has caused the McClendon family."
McClendon
