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Michigan State has begun the method of firing soccer coach Mel Tucker for trigger amid a sexual harassment investigation.
MSU athletic director Alan Haller launched a press release detailing the firing course of.
“I, with the help of administration and board, have offered Mel Tucker with written discover of intent to terminate his contract for trigger. This notification course of is required as a part of his current contract. The discover gives Tucker with seven calendar days to reply and current causes to me and the interim president as to why he shouldn’t be terminated for trigger.”
Michigan State has introduced it has begun the method of firing coach Mel Tucker for trigger. pic.twitter.com/FTYpTMvDhW
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) September 18, 2023
The sexual harassment grievance was made by Brenda Tracy, a sexual assault survivor who regularly works with sports activities groups on coaching associated to sexual violence.
Tucker allegedly masturbated throughout a telephone name with Tracy whereas making lewd feedback about her on April 28, 2022. The pair beforehand had established a working relationship, with Tracy chatting with Tucker’s crew twice and serving as an honorary captain on the Spartans’ spring sport in April 2022.
Because the allegations turned public on Sept. 10, Tucker has been suspended without pay by Michigan State.
Tucker has denied any wrongdoing forward of a college listening to on the matter, which begins on Oct. 5.
