Florida coach Todd Golden was deleted in the investigation of title IX

The University of Florida has completed its investigation against the basketball coach of Gator’s men, Todd Golden, after finding “no evidence” that he violated IX title, the school announced on Monday.

The four -month investigation was followed by a complaint against Golden on September 27, which included allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, stalking and cyberstalking of several women, including students.

“The University of Florida takes these matters seriously and deliberately works ensure that a proper procedure is confirmed for everyone,” said the spokesman for the University of Steve Orlando in an explanation. “After a thorough investigation, which has included dozens of interviews in the past few months, the University of Florida has not found any evidence that Todd Golden violated IX. The office of the title -ix office has completed its investigations.”

A spokesman for the University of Athletic Association that monitors Florida athletics also confirmed the ESPN that the review was completed.

“We take these matters seriously and understand the need that the process is carried out with strict confidentiality and discretion,” said the UAA in an explanation. “During this process, Coach Golden has shown an enormous focus and professionalism, and we recommend it. If the Gator progresses, we confirm our commitment to promote a championship experience with integrity.”

The complaint of title IX contained allegations that golden photos and videos of his genitals made envoy, undesirable sexual progress on Instagram and applied for sexual favors. The school rejected inquiries about the publication of records on the complaint.

Golden confirmed the school examination a day after it became public in early November.

“The last few months have been a challenge for my family and me, while this process has continued,” said Golden in a declaration published on Monday to X. “We asked the public to allow the process until To work through to the conclusion and not to judge the judgment.

The lawyer of Golden, William Shephard, said on Monday that the result of the investigation showed that the complaint of title IX was “without merit”.

“Coach Golden and I respected the process consistently while they actively deal with the university. However, there were many who did not respect the investigative proceedings,” said Shephard’s explanation. “Instead, they tried to target coach golden and their agenda and this investigation for their own self-interest. Some have introduced confidential materials to the media; incorrectly posed as a UF lawyer to attentive; UF students and parents who try to try Trying to try to try to try to try, try to try to try to try to try to try to try it Try to try to try to try a wrong story and harass my clients, his family and friends.

“Trainer Golden estimates the support that he and his program received from so many at the university and from all over the country. After this has been completed, the trainer can continue to concentrate on the basketball season and take into account his legal options in the low season – but But now it’s time to go forward.

Another case of title IX against Florida Assistant Trainer Tauran Green, which includes allegations of sexual assault, continues. An employee of the sports department claimed that Green, a former Florida player, who joined the basketball staff after a professional basketball career in 2022, kissed and tried to put his pants in March 2024, as a complaint that ESPN earlier The month was rated.

The 39 -year -old Golden is in his third season as the men’s basketball coach in Florida. The Gators (18-2, 5-2 seconds) are number 5 in the AP survey because the team has reached its best start since Florida 2014.

Golden signed a contract extension by two years in March last March, which increased its annual salary to $ 4 million and submitted it until the 2029-30 season.

Before it was discontinued in 2022, Golden was the head coach in San Francisco for three seasons and led the Dons to the NCAA tournament weeks before his departure.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.