BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – LSU women’s basketball coach, Kim Mulkey, is taking aim at a rumored article from The Washington Post, urging people to disregard its content. In a fiery four-minute statement during the March Madness games, Mulkey threatened the outlet with a lawsuit and accused the reporter involved of unethical behavior. The speculation about the Post article started when Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated tweeted about a forthcoming story. The exact nature of the article remains unknown, but Mulkey revealed that the Post had been reaching out to former players who had grievances with her.
Mulkey claimed that the reporter had been working on the story for two years and even requested a sit-down interview. However, Mulkey took issue with the reporter’s conduct, citing a list of a dozen questions sent to LSU on Tuesday with a demand for a response by Thursday, just before the team’s NCAA tournament opener. Mulkey vehemently criticized this deadline as an attempt to prevent her from commenting and distract the team from the tournament.
It is unclear why the reporter would allegedly attempt to silence Mulkey after years of attempting to secure an interview. Despite Mulkey’s impassioned statement, it is unlikely to dissuade The Washington Post from moving forward with the article, given the typical vetting process and legal considerations newspapers employ when publishing investigative work. In fact, Mulkey’s speech has only fueled curiosity and anticipation for the article, as it suggests that it may contain damaging revelations.
Kim Mulkey’s strong reaction has also prompted her to seek legal action if the Post publishes a false story about her. She warned that she has enlisted the services of a top defamation law firm and is fully prepared to hold journalists accountable. While not many individuals have the means to challenge journalists, Mulkey claims she is one who can and will take legal action if necessary.
As news of this potential article continues to circulate, the spotlight on the controversy will likely grow. Mulkey’s outspoken response has guaranteed that more people will be interested in reading the Post’s article, as her vehement reaction implies that there is damaging information to be revealed. The basketball coach’s clash with the media raises questions about the nature of journalism and the relationship between reporters and the subjects they cover.
Regardless of the outcome, the anticipation surrounding the yet-to-be-published article highlights the significance of responsible and ethical reporting. As the story unfolds, it remains to be seen how both Mulkey and The Washington Post will respond and whether the allegations made against the coach will be substantiated.