Florida basketball coach Todd Golden took to social media Saturday to respond to reports confirming his involvement in a University of Florida Title IX complaint that includes allegations that the coach engaged in sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking.
In a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the 39-year-old Golden said he’s retained an attorney, Ken Turkel to advise him on his ability to bring defamation claims while the confidential inquiry is ongoing. Turkel is a trial attorney with a national practice focusing on the prosecution and defense of complex business and civil litigation matters, as well as media and privacy rights litigation.
“My family and I appreciate the support we have received and remain confident that the university will continue its efforts to finish this review promptly,” Golden said.
The formal Title IX complaint was initiated Sept. 27. Golden coached UF through the preseason and its first two games of the season, against USF and Jacksonville. Florida next plays Monday night at the O’Connell Center against Grambling.
Golden is accused in the complaint of stalking, including on more than one occasion taking pictures of women walking or driving and sending those pictures to the subjects of the photos. The complaint also alleges that Golden showed up at locations where he knew the women would be on more than one occasion.
Kevin Brockway is The Gainesville Sun’s Florida beat writer. Contact him at kbrockway@gannett.com. Follow him on X @KevinBrockwayG1
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