After the Spartans improved to 2-0, defeating the Richmond Spiders, 45-14, on Saturday, the program has been hit with a troubling report.
The Lansing State Journal released an investigative report into a sexual harassment investigation involving Mel Tucker that has been going on for the past several months.
Buy Spartans TicketsAccording to the report, from Kenny Jacoby of the Lansing State Journal, Tucker is being accused of harassment by Brenda Tracy, a rape survivor who works with college athletes.
According to Dan Murphy of ESPN, the Tucker investigation has been going on behind the scenes for months. Murphy’s report stated the nature of the investigation is unknown, but that it is active.
Sources: Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is the subject of a sexual harassment investigation that began months ago. MSU officials did not respond to requests for comment tonight. https://t.co/aXZhxoAdFI
— Dan Murphy (@DanMurphyESPN) September 10, 2023
Michigan State initially declined to comment, but Murphy shared an official comment from the university in a subsequent tweet.
I just received the following from an MSU spokesperson. It will be added to our story shortly. pic.twitter.com/NKCvdPP93Z
— Dan Murphy (@DanMurphyESPN) September 10, 2023
While this news is not welcomed and is very troubling, it is important to let all the details come out and for the university to properly handle the investigation.
SpartansWire will keep fans up to date with the latest news and developments in the ongoing nature of this incident.