Pipes's nomination has been endorsed by, among others, Fouad Ajami, Walter Berns, Donald Kagan, Sir John Keegan, Paul Kennedy, Harvey Mansfield and James Q.

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Peter Harvey, who worked at All Saints Roman Catholic School, in Mansfield, admitted grievous bodily harm after the attack in July 2009.

BBC: Peter Harvey

Mr Harvey was fired after admitting the attack at All Saints' Roman Catholic School in Mansfield but was cleared of attempted murder or intending to cause serious harm.

BBC: Peter Harvey