Athletic vice president at TSU under suspension due to accusations of sexual misconduct.
Title: TSU's Athletic Vice President Faces Sexual Assault Allegations: The Unraveling of a Powerful Figure
Houston, we have a problem. Texas Southern University's intercollegiate athletics vice president, Kevin Granger, finds himself entangled in a web of accusations. Granger, a high-ranking official, has been put on administrative leave following allegations of sexual assault from a fellow employee.
Inside the Allegations:
A coworker, requesting anonymity, bravely stepped forward to share her account. According to the lawsuit filed by Tony Buzbee's law firm in Harris County, Granger repeatedly sexually harassed her for more than a month. Allegedly, Granger exploited their close work relationship and job responsibilities, creating an unavoidable environment of sexualization. The suit further claims that Granger used his authority at TSU to perpetuate his harassment and assault.
The Assault:
On April 30, 2025, the alleged victim found herself in Granger's office. Court documents state that while there, he inappropriately patted her down, questioned her about her relationship history and romantic entanglements with colleagues, and propositioned her. The documents also reveal that Granger groped the employee's breasts and genitals and forced her hand onto his erect penis. The lawsuit claims that Granger suggested compliance would help her career[2][3].
The University's Response:
Texas Southern University, aware of the allegations, issued a brief statement: "As of today (Monday), Texas Southern University is aware of allegations involving a senior member of our leadership team. The university does not comment on pending litigation." Granger has yet to respond to requests for comment[1].
The Aftermath:
The emotional toll of the assault was significant. The victim said, "I went to my office where my coworkers were, and I just cried. So I have to think about just all the women who have gone through something like this and are afraid to speak up because they don't want to lose their job."
The Path Forward:
The plaintiff seeks monetary relief exceeding $1 million[1][4]. The case has been filed, and the plaintiff has requested a trial by jury[1]. An independent investigation is underway, but with the allegations mounting, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Kevin Granger.
Sources:
- our website
- The Buzbee Law Firm statement
- Harris County Court documents
- The amount of monetary relief sought from the lawsuit was found in The Buzbee Law Firm statement.
Enrichment Information:- Granger is not a defendant in the lawsuit as an entity, but he is the central figure accused of sexual assault and harassment.- The alleged victim bravely resisted Granger's advances and was able to leave his office.- Reports have been made with the Houston Police Department, the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), and the Human Resources department at TSU.- The lawsuit further details the ways Granger attempted to manipulate and abuse his power to coerce the victim into sexual activity.
- The sexual assault allegations against Kevin Granger, Texas Southern University's Athletic Vice President, have led to an ongoing independent investigation.
- The Buzbee Law Firm's lawsuit, filed in Harris County, alleges that Granger sexually harassed a coworker for over a month, exploiting their close work relationship and job responsibilities.
- The plaintiff, seeking monetary relief exceeding $1 million, has requested a trial by jury and filed the case, creating uncertainty about the future of Granger within the university.
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