Mel Tucker offered money to drop harassment complaint, report says

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 23:32 · Archive

Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker reportedly offered money and an apology to drop a sexual harassment complaint from Brenda Tracy.

Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker reportedly offered Brenda Tracy money, an apology and sexual harassment training in an attempt to get her to drop her sexual harassment complaint against the university.

According to USA Today, Tucker privately admitted during a FaceTime call that his conduct was inappropriate. Tracy rejected two settlement offers from Tucker.

Michigan State fired Tucker for cause in 2023 after an investigation found he had sexually harassed Tracy. Tracy is due in court this week, where a judge could order her to pay up to $180,000 in Tucker's legal fees.

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Mel Tucker privately admitted inappropriate conduct in FaceTime call, report saysMichigan State fired Tucker for cause in 2023 after an investigation found he sexually harassed Tracy.WILX · 27 Oct, 23:11
Report: Mel Tucker apologized, offered Brenda Tracy money to drop sexual harassment complaintFormer Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker reportedly apologized and offered money to Brenda Tracy to drop her sexual harassment complaint against him.Woodtv · 27 Oct, 18:44

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