Posts Tagged ‘Sexual misconduct’
Meyer says he followed protocol for 2015 abuse allegations
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer insisted Friday he followed proper protocols in reporting domestic violence allegations against an assistant coach in 2015, passionately defending himself in his first extensive comments…
Read More10 more ex-students sue Ohio State over sex abuse by doctor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ten more former students have sued Ohio State University over alleged sexual misconduct by a now-dead team doctor, accusing school officials of facilitating abuse by ignoring…
Read MoreEx-wrestlers say congressman knew of alleged Ohio St abuse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio congressman isn’t being truthful when asserting he was unaware of allegations that a now-dead team doctor was abusing athletes, according to two former university…
Read MoreLawmakers: Funding, urgency lacking in Olympic abuse crisis
WASHINGTON (AP) — The tears and anger this time came from lawmakers who spent the day fuming over a growing sex-abuse problem in Olympic sports that leaders have taken too…
Read MoreMichigan State agrees to pay $500M to settle Nassar claims
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State University agreed to pay $500 million to settle claims from more than 300 women and girls who said they were assaulted by sports doctor…
Read MoreLions coach Matt Patricia denies 1996 assault allegation
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia maintained his innocence and his new team said it supported him after a 1996 sexual assault allegation resurfaced Wednesday night.…
Read MoreTimberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson resigns
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Rick Brunson has resigned amid reports that women had accused him of improper conduct. The Timberwolves announced Brunson’s resignation Tuesday in a one-sentence…
Read MoreColumn: Time’s up for cheerleaders/dancers at NFL, NBA games
ATLANTA (AP) — This is not a rant against cheerleading. That’s a legitimate sport, played by elite athletes — men and women — who are worthy of admiration for their…
Read MoreUniversity of Minnesota settles harassment claims for $300K
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Minnesota paid nearly $300,000 to settle sexual harassment complaints related to former athletic director Norwood Teague, newly released documents show. Teague resigned in 2015…
Read MoreLawsuit accuses 3 ex-Michigan St. basketball players of rape
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A woman who attends Michigan State University filed a federal lawsuit against the school Monday alleging that three former men’s basketball players sexually assaulted her…
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