Florida Gators males’s basketball coach Todd Golden mentioned in an announcement on Saturday that he would weigh a defamation lawsuit because it was revealed the varsity is investigating misconduct claims towards him.
Golden put an announcement out on social media, acknowledging the lawsuit.
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Florida head coach Todd Golden watches play through the first half of an NCAA faculty basketball recreation towards South Florida, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photograph/Gary McCullough)
“For the last month, I have actively participated in and respected the confidentiality of an ongoing school inquiry,” the assertion learn. “I have recently engaged Ken Turkel to advise me on my ability to bring defamation claims while this confidential investigation is ongoing.
“My household and I admire the assist now we have obtained and stay assured the college will proceed its efforts to complete its overview correctly.”
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Florida head coach Todd Golden watches play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough)
Golden’s remarks came a day after the Independent Florida Alligator reported the school opened up an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women, including students, against him.
The newspaper reported that Golden faces claims of unwanted sexual advances on Instagram, requesting sexual favors and sending photos and videos of his genitalia. The newspaper cited a Title IX complaint made on Sept. 29.
Golden, 39, signed a two-year contract extension in March that included a $1 million raise and brought his annual salary to $4 million.
Florida head coach Todd Golden coaches form the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Jacksonville on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
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He is still with the team amid the investigation and led on-campus practice on Saturday before the game welcomes Grambling State to Gainesville.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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