The Spartans’ former football coach, who was fired for cause last month, was accused of sexual harassment by activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy.
A Michigan State hearing officer ruled Wednesday that football coach Mel Tucker violated university policies on sexual harassment while engaging in behavior that led to a formal complaint from activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy.The decision follows a hearing earlier this month which Tucker did not attend because of what his attorneys described as a serious medical condition.
At the time of his firing, Tucker had approximately $80 million left on a 10-year, $95 million contract he signed in November 2021. He was in the midst of leading the Spartans to an 11-2 record in his second season with the program when he signed the contract. Michigan State then went 5-7 in 2022, and was 2-0 when he was fired.
Tucker was replaced by interim head coach Harlon Barnett, who has since overseen five losses in as many games, including a 49-0 rout Saturday by second-ranked Michigan.
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