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Brenda Tracy, a survivor of sexual assault turned activist, has accused Michigan State University's football coach, Mel Tucker, of sexual misconduct.
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Tracy's advocacy work focuses on stopping sexual violence, and she has spoken at numerous college campuses and worked with many athletes.
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Tracy's goal is to have conversations about empathy and compassion rather than lecturing.
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Mel Tucker allegedly made sexual comments and masturbated during a phone call with Brenda Tracy, which she found deeply traumatic.
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Tracy did not initially want to report the incident, but felt compelled to do so due to the severity of the misconduct.
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The allegations against Tucker raise concerns about the potential abuse of power and a lack of understanding of the trauma of sexual assault.
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Tucker's version of events contradicts Tracy's, with discrepancies in the location of the phone call.
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Tucker also falsely claimed that an investigative reporter was looking into Tracy's rape story, attempting to discredit her.
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The situation highlights the importance of believing survivors and the potential consequences of discrediting their accounts.
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Brenda Tracy's credibility and advocacy work make her a believable and respected figure in this story.
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