The University of Florida has closed its investigation into Gators men’s basketball coach Todd Golden after finding “no evidence” that he violated Title IX, the school said Monday.
The four-month investigation followed a complaint filed against Golden on Sept. 27 that included allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking from multiple women, including students.
“The University of Florida takes these matters seriously and works deliberately to ensure that due process is upheld for everyone,” university spokesperson Steve Orlando said in a statement. “After a thorough investigation that included dozens of interviews over the past months, the University of Florida has found no evidence that Todd Golden violated IX. The Title IX office has closed its investigation.”
A spokesperson for the University Athletic Association, which oversees Florida athletics, also confirmed to ESPN that the review has been completed.
“We take these matters seriously and understand the need for the process to be conducted with strict confidentiality and discretion,” the UAA said in a statement. “Throughout this process, Coach…
