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Michigan State Suspends Mel Tucker After Sexual Harassment Accusation

Mel Tucker may have coached his final game for Michigan State on Saturday.

Michigan State suspended Tucker without pay on Sunday, hours after news broke that he was accused of sexual harassment by sexual violence prevention educator Brenda Tracy.

Michigan State's Mel Tucker has been suspended, without pay.

Here's Alan Haller's full opening statement.

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Secondary coach Harlon Barnett, who is in his 15th year on Michigan State’s coaching staff, will serve as Michigan State’s interim head coach.