‘Victim-blamed, shamed, and accused:’ Brenda Tracy speaks to MSU trustees about scandal
Brenda Tracy, a rape survivor and activist who accused former Michigan State University head coach Mel Tucker of sexually harassing her during a call in April 2022 addressed the MSU Board of Trustees in person for the first time Friday.
Brenda Tracy tells MSU trustees they do not support survivors
"You say you are a board that supports survivors," Tracy said. "That was not my experience with you but I absolutely believe that it should have been."
MSU BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEETING: Brenda Tracy speaks to the Board of Trustees during public comment
Brenda Tracy spoke to the MSU Board of Trustees more than a year after her sexual harassment allegations against former MSU Football Head Coach Mel Tucker came to light.
Brenda Tracy tells MSU trustees they 'shamed' her, used her 'as a pawn'
"I turned to MSU for help, and in return, I was victim blamed, shamed, accused of collusion, and used as a pawn for personal agendas," Tracy said.
Brenda Tracy skewers MSU board for mishandling leak of her name
I’m not going to mince words with you,” Tracy told the board. “I’m here today to tell you some of the ways you have harmed me.”
Brenda Tracy expected to join public comment at MSU Board of Trustees Meeting
I want to remind people, that survivors are humans, and this type of thing harms us,” Tracy told News 10. “It causes lifelong trauma. I’m not just going to go away quietly; you don’t get to harm me and then expect me to be silent forever.
Brenda Tracy speaks to Michigan State's Board of Trustees
Brenda Tracy speaks to Michigan State's Board of Trustees
Brenda Tracy speaks to MSU trustees about scandal
Brenda Tracy speaks to MSU trustees about scandal
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