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Update: Todd Golden releases statement following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking
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Update: Todd Golden releases statement following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking

UF men’s basketball head coach Todd Golden has released a statement regarding the Title IX claims filed against him. The statement comes just over 24 hours after The Alligator reported that he was the subject of a sexual harassment and stalking investigation.

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“Over the past month, I have actively participated in and respected the confidentiality of an ongoing school investigation,” Golden wrote in a statement on his X account (formerly Twitter). “I recently engaged Ken Turkel to advise me on my skills. to file defamation claims while this confidential investigation is still ongoing. My family and I appreciate the support we have received and remain confident that the University will continue its efforts to complete the review quickly.”

No official statement has been released by UF or the men’s basketball program regarding the status of Golden’s tenure at Florida. The team plays a home game on Monday evening at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center, where Golden will likely be present.

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Max Tukker

Max Tucker is a junior transfer student at UF. After earning his AA in Journalism from Santa Fe College in 2023, he opted to pursue further education at Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications. Max is currently pursuing his Bachelor of Science in Journalism with a specialization in sports and media. In his spare time he enjoys golfing and going to the beach with his friends.