Ex-Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker sends lengthy letter to university detailing 'new evidence'

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A 106-page letter was sent to Michigan State officials via former coach Mel Tucker's lawyers, according to a report from ESPN.

The letter, which has since been released to the media, states that accuser Brenda Tracy "appears to have made a career out of misleading and manipulating people." Tracy filed a formal complaint against Tucker with Michigan State's office of civil rights in December 2022.

The university made Tucker's firing official on Sept. 27. Tucker's lawyers then sent a note to safeguard documentation "in anticipation of litigation." This week's letter also alleges that Tracy "manipulated a key witness" and "deleted key evidence."

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Head coach Mel Tucker of the Michigan State Spartans reacts after a play during the Central Michigan Chippewas game at Spartan Stadium on Sept. 1, 2023, in East Lansing. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

Tucker had approximately $80 million remaining on his contract. But the school, which says it fired him for cause, is attempting to avoid paying any of the remaining money.

In a statement, the university said Tucker's contract was terminated due to "his admitted and undisputed behaviors which have brought public disrespect, contempt and ridicule upon the university; and constitute a material breach of his agreement, and moral turpitude."

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The letter appears be an attempt to show Tracy made conflicting statements. One portion of the letter suggests that ulterior motivates were at play when Tracy filed the complaint – one being her alleged