Florida basketball coach Todd Golden, a former University of San Francisco coach, is facing allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking multiple women — including students — over the past 12 months, according to a report published Friday in the school’s student newspaper.
According to the Independent Florida Alligator, the claims against Golden, a Saint Mary’s player, include unwanted sexual advances on Instagram, requesting sexual favors, and sending photos and videos of his genitalia. The newspaper based its report on a copy of a Sept. 27 Title IX complaint against Golden.
On more than one occasion, the paper said, Golden allegedly took photos of women walking or driving and sent those pictures to the subjects involved. Alleged stalking incidents also included Golden, a married father of two young boys, showing up to locations where he knew the women would be.
The 39-year-old Golden signed a two-year contract extension in March through 2030 that tops $4 million per year.
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Tennis
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MLB
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Motorsports
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Golf
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NHL
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