Mel Tucker's attorney: Michigan State doesn't have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sex

Michigan State has no cause to fire Mel Tucker over phone sex, attorney says

An attorney for Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker said Monday the school has no cause to fire him because he did not "engage in unprofessional or unethical behavior" when he had phone sex with an activist and rape survivor. Brenda Tracy made the allegations that Tucker sexually harassed her during a phone call in April 2022. She would file a Title IX complaint months later. Tucker acknowledged having phone sex with her but said it was con…

Mel Tucker’s attorney: Michigan State doesn’t have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sex

Mel Tucker’s attorney says Michigan State does not have cause to fire its suspended football coach after Tucker acknowledged having phone sex with an activist and rape survivor because he did not “engage in unprofessional or unethical behavior” or violate his contract.

Mel Tucker’s attorney: Michigan State doesn’t have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sex

Mel Tucker’s attorney said Monday that Michigan State does not have cause to fire its suspended football coach because Tucker did not “engage in unprofessional or unethical behavior” when he had phone sex with an activist and rape survivor who the university paid to speak to his team.

Mel Tucker’s attorney: Michigan State doesn’t have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sex

Mel Tucker’s attorney said Monday that Michigan State does not have cause to fire its suspended football coach because Tucker did not “engage in unprofessional or unethical behavior” when he had phone sex with an activist and rape survivor who the university paid to speak to his team. Brenda Tracy, the activist and survivor, said Tucker sexually harassed her during the phone call in April 2022. Several months later, Tracy filed a complaint with…

Mel Tucker's attorney: Michigan State doesn't have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sex

Mel Tucker's attorney said Monday that Michigan State does not have cause to fire its suspended football coach after Tucker acknowledged having phone sex with an activist and rape survivor because he did not "engage in unprofessional or unethical behavior" or violate his contract.

Mel Tucker's attorney: Michigan State doesn't have cause to fire suspended coach over phone sex

FILE - Michigan State coach Mel Tucker walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Richmond, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State athletic director Alan Haller has informed suspended football coach Mel Tucker he is being fired for cause without compensation for his conduct with activist and rape survivor Brenda Tracy. The notice provides Tucker with seven calendar days to respond a…