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Andrew Brewster

Former Michigan State football HC Mel Tucker tells MSU he plans to file lawsuit

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Michigan State football fired head coach Mel Tucker for cause on Wednesday following a bombshell USA TODAY report that was released on Sept. 9 outlined a sexual harassment complaint made about Tucker from sexual assault survivor and advocate Brenda Tracy.

Now, Mel Tucker has officially informed the University that he intends to file a wrongful termination lawsuit.

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Tucker was still owed $79-million on his contract.

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