Peru State Rescinds Invitation to 'Tea' Author

Peru State College has rescinded an invitation to Greg Mortenson to appear on the Nebraska campus in September, citing allegations that portions of his book Three Cups of Tea are false, and that management of his charity has been questionable, The Lincoln Journal Star reported. The allegations, in a "60 Minutes" report, have stunned many colleges, where Mortenson is a popular speaker and his book is frequently assigned. "In light of the uncertainty surrounding Mortenson, we cannot set him out as an example for our students or southeast Nebraskans at this time, nor can we expect donors to continue to support his appearance," Peru State said in a statement.