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October 13, 2009
Graduate Assistant At USM Settles Sexual Harassment Case for $112,500
Colleen Speaker a graduate student at the University of Southern Mississippi ("USM") settled her lawsuit with the school for $112,500. Speaker alleged sexual harassment from then-coach Randy Rowley. Rowley, 49, refused to talk about the matter and resigned his position from the university. The allegations included physical as well as mental sexual harassment. There aren't more specifics available at this time.
Speaker was hired as an assistant by Rowley and after she rejected his advances her position was eliminated. This would seem to be a clear case of retaliation and it is unclear if she is also filing a claim for that or if this settlement covers the alleged retaliation as well.
"I have absolutely no comment on any of that," Rowley said. "I resigned due to personal reasons."
