The school lifted a ban on a fan who was identified as directing racial slurs toward a Duke player and apologized for any hardship the ban caused.
PROVO, Utah — An investigation by Brigham Young University into allegations that fans engaged in racial heckling and uttered racial slurs at a Duke volleyball player last month found no evidence to support the claim.into the Aug. 26 match on Friday, reiterating it will not tolerate conduct threatening any student-athlete.
Lesa Pamplin, Richardson’s godmother who initially drew attention to the alleged slur by tweeting about it, said in an emailed statement that she does not accept BYU’s findings. Staley released a statement through the school Friday, standing by her earlier decision to cancel the series. “To the contrary, we have tried to be as thorough as possible in our investigation, and we renew our invitation for anyone with evidence contrary to our findings to come forward and share it,” the school said.
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