Boston University says it will conduct external review of policies after allegations of sexual harassment
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'The University takes harassment and sexual harassment, as well as reporting, seriously. We look forward to an external review's recommendations that can provide suggestions for continued improvements as we strive for excellence in our athletic program.'
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Former federal civil rights attorney Philip Catanzano of Education & Sports Law Group led the recent investigation of former coach Casey Brown and her treatment of a player last season. The results of that investigation were not released, other than to say it found no misconduct by the coach. Brown resigned from BU in December.
It was the second time misconduct by a BU women's soccer coach was alleged during the tenure of athletic director Drew Marrochello. Podcaster Alex Cooper said in a documentary 'Call Her Alex' that her coach and Brown's predecessor, Nancy Feldman, sexually harassed her during her three seasons with the Terriers. Cooper was with the team for three seasons before deciding to no longer play but was allowed to remain on scholarship.
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Cooper said the school would not look at the notes her mother compiled about the harassment.
Cooper said the reason she publicly came forward to describe her experience was because she heard players in the program were still being harassed by their coach.
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