Florida coach Todd Golden will run the squad in Monday night's home game against Grambling State despite being under investigation by the school for sexual harassment, stalking and other misconduct. The school told media outlets on Sunday that there has been no change in Golden's employment status. "Todd Golden's status as UF men's basketball coach has not changed.
He will be coaching the game Monday night," a school spokesman told ESPN. Golden released a statement Saturday that acknowledged the investigation and said he has been in touch with attorney Ken Turkel and considering filing a defamation suit. "For the last month, I have actively participated in and respected the confidentiality of an ongoing school inquiry," Golden wrote on social media.
"I have recently engaged (attorney) Ken Turkel to advise me on my ability to bring defamation claims while this confidential investigation is ongoing. My family and I appreciate the support we have received and remain confident the university will continue its efforts to finish its review promptly." The Alligator, a Florida student publication, cited Title IX documents filed on Sept.
27 that said Golden has been accused of potential violations of the school's Gender Equity Policy. They include acts of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and the stalking of Florida students over the past year. Per the report, Golden sent "photos and videos of his genitalia while traveling for UF," used social media to make sexual advances and re.
