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Shock as Athletic Director Abandons Interview Over Transgender Volleyball Controversy
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- San Jose State University sued federal government challenging Title IX violation over transgender volleyball player Blaire Fleming.
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon demands resolution in 10 days or risks funding cuts and DOJ referral.
- Athletic director Jeff Konya abruptly ended interview after five minutes on controversy.
- Allegations claim Fleming conspired to injure female player Brooke Slusser by spiking her face.
- SJSU determined female athlete violated Title IX for misgendering after discovering plot.
SJSU and CSU system filed lawsuit after Department of Education found Title IX violations in handling transgender athlete from 2022-2024.
McMahon responded firmly, prioritizing women’s sports protection against university resistance.
“Protecting women’s sports is nonnegotiable. After we found SJSU in violation of Title IX, they refused to negotiate a resolution. SJSU, you have ten days to cease your discriminatory practices,” McMahon posted.
Department letter warns of enforcement including funding suspension if no agreement reached.
“Based on the recipient’s proactive refusal to voluntarily negotiate resolution of OCR’s concerns, OCR has determined that a voluntary agreement will not be reached and we are at impasse.”
SJSU President Cynthia Teniente-Matson defended suit, insisting university followed law.
“Because we believe OCR’s findings aren’t grounded in the facts or the law, SJSU and the CSU filed a lawsuit today against the federal government to challenge those findings.”
“This is not a step we take lightly. However, we have a responsibility to defend the integrity of our institution and the rule of law.”
Slusser sued alleging shared spaces with Fleming unknowingly as biological male.
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