FOOTBALL Mel Tucker's appeal in sexual harassment case has been denied, ending Michigan State investigation

Ryan OBleness · Jan 11, 2024

Update from Kenny Jacoby of USA TODAY: Mel Tucker's appeal in the sexual harassment case brought against him by Brenda Tracy has been denied, which also ends Michigan State's investigation.

Here is an excerpt:

An outside attorney hired by the school to review Tucker’s challenge to the findings of fault against him denied his appeal in a 24-page report issued Thursday, ending the process nearly 13 months after the complaint was filed by a rape survivor and anti-sexual violence activist.

“Based on the facts outlined in the record, the (Resolution Officer) had a reasonable basis for each of the challenged findings,” wrote Courtney Bullard, a Tennessee-based attorney and founder of consulting firm Institutional Compliance Solutions. “The RO’s Decision is upheld. This decision is final.”

Tucker, who had been one of the highest-paid coaches in any sport before being fired in September, was formally disciplined for sexually harassing and exploiting Brenda Tracy, who he had hired to educate his team about sexual violence – an outcome that lessens his odds of ever coaching football again.

University leaders will now determine any sanctions to issue Tucker. Although he is no longer an employee, they can still ban him from campus, future employment at MSU or participating in school activities, such as attending football games.

Full story:

Mel Tucker appeal of sexual harassment case denied, ending Michigan State investigation

Michigan State denied Mel Tucker's appeal nearly 13 months after a complaint was filed by a rape survivor and anti-sexual violence activist.

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Brenda Tracy's response:

jofful · Jan 11, 2024