Dozens of former BU women’s soccer players sign letter supporting former coach after Alex Cooper allegations
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Dozens of alumnae of Boston University’s women’s soccer team have signed a letter supporting its former coach after podcast star Alex Cooper accused her of sexual harassment. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Cooper, host of the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” alleged in her new Hulu docuseries, “Call Her Alex,” that she endured years of sexual harassment from the coach, Nancy Feldman.
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Main Idea: Dozens of Boston University women’s soccer alumnae signed a letter backing former coach Nancy Feldman after Alex Cooper accused her of sexual harassment.
Key Points:
- The letter was signed by 99 former team members and some former assistant coaches from 1996 to 2022.
- The signees said they never felt unsafe and never saw behavior they would call sexual harassment during Feldman’s time as coach.
- Cooper, a former BU player, said in a Hulu docuseries that Feldman made repeated unwanted comments and advances toward her.
- Boston University said it has a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment and a reporting process for student concerns.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The dispute may deepen doubt about college sports oversight and trust in universities that handle harassment claims, which can worry students, parents, and alumni.
Positive Impact
The public debate may push schools to improve reporting, training, and support systems so students face less abuse and more accountability.
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