MSU Seeks to Dismiss Lawsuit from Sexual Assault Advocate Over Controversial Name Release
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Attorneys for Michigan State University have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from Brenda Tracy, a prominent advocate for sexual assault prevention. The lawsuit alleges that the university’s Board of Trustees improperly disclosed Tracy’s name during an investigation related to a sexual harassment complaint against Mel Tucker, the former head football coach. Tracy’s legal action emerged this summer, claiming that MSU’s Board released her identity publicly, which she argues constituted a violation of her privacy. Tucker was dismissed from his position following the inquiry into Tracy’s allegations, where he reportedly … Read more