Texas Southern athletic director Kevin Granger has been placed on leave by the university following reports of a sexual assault lawsuit lodged against him.
Houston television station KHOU 11 reported that Houston attorney Tony Buzbee’s law firm is pursuing action against Granger, stating that a “Texas Southern University staff member accused Dr. Kevin Granger of asking vulgar and graphic questions, as well as inappropriately touching her.”
Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends reports that Texas Southern released a statement, which reads as follows:
“Dear Tigers and Tiger Families,
In the coming days, you may see media coverage regarding allegations of misconduct involving a senior member of the Texas Southern University leadership team. This afternoon, the university was made aware of these serious allegations through the filing of a civil lawsuit.
While the university is not named as a party in the litigation, please be assured that Texas Southern University takes all allegations of misconduct seriously. In alignment with our policies and values, we have initiated an independent investigation to ensure a fair and thorough review of the matter. The executive in question has been placed on administrative leave.
The safety and well-being of all members of our community, students, student-athletes, faculty, and staff, remain our highest priority. Due to the sensitive nature of this matter and to preserve the integrity of the investigative process, the university will not offer any further comments at this time.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”
Granger is a former Texas Southern basketball player who has served in an administrative capacity in one form or another for over 25 years at the university.
