"Mel Tucker's Misleading Statements and Complicated Coaching Search at Michigan State"

Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker is accused of repeatedly making false statements and misleading the investigator in a sexual harassment case against him. Tucker denied sexually harassing rape survivor and activist Brenda Tracy but admitted to masturbating on a phone call, claiming it was consensual "phone sex." Tucker's inconsistent statements about his location during the call and the date it occurred, as well as his changing reasons for canceling Tracy's visit, have been discredited by documents and witness statements. Michigan State suspended Tucker without pay and plans to fire him for cause. A formal hearing is scheduled for October 5 and 6 to determine if Tucker violated school policies.