Michigan State Football Coach Mel Tucker Made False Claims in Sexual Harassment Case

Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker is facing allegations that he made false claims and misled an investigator in the sexual harassment case against him. This report comes days after Michigan State announced it had begun the process of firing Tucker for cause.

The allegations against Tucker stem from a 2021 phone call with Brenda Tracy, a prominent rape survivor and activist. Tracy claims that Tucker made sexual comments and masturbated without consent during the call. Tucker has denied the allegations, but USA Today has obtained documents and witness statements that discredit key aspects of Tucker's version of events.

According to the USA Today report, Tucker made false statements to the investigator about his location during the phone call and the date it occurred. He also falsely claimed that Tracy was untrustworthy because she believed a female ESPN reporter was her friend when in fact the reporter was investigating Tracy's rape story.

Tucker's alleged false statements are a serious matter, especially given the nature of the allegations against him. If the allegations are true, it would mean that Tucker not only sexually harassed Tracy, but also tried to cover it up by lying to the investigator.

Michigan State has a long history of sexual misconduct scandals, and the university has been under intense pressure to take the allegations against Tucker seriously. The university's decision to fire Tucker for cause is a sign that it is committed to addressing sexual harassment and creating a safe environment for all students and staff.

What does this mean for Tucker and Michigan State?

If Tucker is fired for cause, he will likely lose his job and his multi-million dollar contract. He may also face legal action from Tracy.

Michigan State, meanwhile, will be working to restore its reputation and rebuild trust with its community. The university will need to show that it is committed to creating a safe and equitable environment for all students and staff.

What can we learn from this?

The allegations against Tucker are a reminder that sexual harassment can happen to anyone, anywhere. It is also a reminder that victims of sexual harassment deserve to be heard and believed.

If you have been a victim of sexual harassment, please know that you are not alone. There are resources available to help you, and you deserve to be treated with respect.