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Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
HBCU administrator hit with lawsuit by Tony Buzbee's law firm
The post HBCU administrator hit with lawsuit by Tony Buzbee's law firm appeared first on ClutchPoints. An HBCU administrator has been hit with a lawsuit filed by Tony Buzbee's law firm. Texas Southern Athletic Director Kevin Granger has been accused of sexual assault by a staff member and has been placed on leave as the university investigates the incident. Per a statement obtained by KHOU 11 on Monday, The Buzbee Law Firm claimed Granger had invited the staff member into his office, where he proceeded to ask her if she was recording him. The statement said he went on to ask her 'increasingly vulgar and graphic' questions and ultimately asked her for sex while he inappropriately touched her. Buzbee's law firm also claims Granger told the woman he could 'help her career' if she complied with his requests. 'The lawsuit further details that (the alleged victim) bravely resisted Granger's advances and was ultimately able to extricate herself from Granger's office,' the statement says. 'Reports have been made with the Houston Police Department, the EEOC, and the Human Resources department at TSU.' Texas Southern issued a statement obtained by HBCU Legends, saying, 'Dear Tigers and Tiger Families, In the coming days, you may see media coverage regarding allegations of misconduct involving a senior member of the Texas Southern University leadership team. This afternoon, the university was made aware of these serious allegations through the filing of a civil lawsuit. While the university is not named as a party in the litigation, please be assured that Texas Southern University takes all allegations of misconduct seriously. In alignment with our policies and values, we have initiated an independent investigation to ensure a fair and thorough review of the matter. The executive in question has been placed on administrative leave. The safety and well-being of all members of our community, students, student-athletes, faculty, and staff, remain our highest priority. Due to the sensitive nature of this matter and to preserve the integrity of the investigative process, the university will not offer any further comments at this time. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.' Tony Buzbee and the Buzbee Law Firm has been linked to several high-profile cases involving alleged sexual misconduct. In December, Buzbee issued a lawsuit against Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, for allegedly drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Carter vehemently denied the allegations and Buzbee ultimately dropped his lawsuit. In April, Buzbee filed a case against Shannon Sharpe for alleged sexual assault. The 13-page, $50 million lawsuit was filed in Nevada alleging Sharpe had committed assault, sexual assault, battery, and sexual battery, and that he engaged in the intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Miami Herald
7 days ago
- General
- Miami Herald
HBCU AD accused of sexual assault
HOUSTON – An HBCU athletics official has been placed on leave after serious allegations surfaced this week. Dr. Kevin Granger, the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Texas Southern University, is facing a sexual assault accusation. A university staff member made the claim in a lawsuit filed by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee's law firm. The HBCU administrator is accused of asking vulgar, graphic questions and inappropriately touching the staff member. KHOU 11 first reported the details. Texas Southern University confirmed to HBCU Legends that Dr. Granger has been placed on administrative leave. The university is now conducting an investigation. In a public statement, Texas Southern addressed the lawsuit and confirmed the action taken: "In the coming days, you may see media coverage regarding allegations of misconduct involving a senior member of the Texas Southern University leadership team… We have initiated an independent investigation to ensure a fair and thorough review of the matter. The executive in question has been placed on administrative leave." The university is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit. Still, the situation has gained attention in the HBCU community. Texas Southern said the safety of students, faculty, staff, and student-athletes is its top priority. Dr. Granger is a former standout basketball player at TSU. He has served in athletics leadership for years. His work has helped shape Texas Southern's athletic programs-one of the most visible in the HBCU landscape. HBCU Legends will continue to track this story and share updates as they become available. This case highlights the need for transparency and accountability in HBCU leadership. As the investigation unfolds, many in the HBCU world will be watching for next steps and outcomes. The post HBCU AD accused of sexual assault appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Thursday's Campaign Round-up, 5.29.25: Texas poll offers discouraging news for John Cornyn
Today's installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. * In Texas' Republican U.S. Senate primary, the latest statewide poll from Texas Southern University found state Attorney General Ken Paxton leading incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, 43% to 34%, while roughly a fourth of the GOP voters haven't yet made up their minds. (Click the link for more information on the poll's methodology and margin of error.) * On a related note, while Texas' primaries won't be held until next year, Cornyn is already dipping into his campaign war chest to run attack ads targeting Paxton, suggesting the senator's internal polling has offered him discouraging news. * A week after House Republicans advanced their inaptly named 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' a progressive group called Protect Our Care has launched an ad campaign targeting 11 GOP lawmakers from competitive congressional districts. The Democratic-aligned group Families Over Billionaires recently began airing related ads focused on Republican Medicaid cuts. * A related note: House Majority Forward, a political action committee aligned with the House Democratic leadership, also launched an ad campaign this week targeting 26 House Republicans from competitive districts. * In a curious twist, the National Republican Congressional Committee also launched an ad campaign last week, targeting 25 House Democrats from competitive congressional districts for having voted against the far-right GOP megabill. * In West Virginia, incumbent Republican Sen. Shelly Moore Capito was already facing one primary challenger from the right, and now she's facing another: State Sen. Tom Willis filed the paperwork for his Senate campaign last week. * And in Alabama, where Sen. Tommy Tuberville is giving up his seat to run for governor, there will likely be a crowded field of GOP candidates running to succeed him. Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL who leads a nonprofit that fights human trafficking, is apparently the first out of the gate. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Paxton holds 9-point lead over Cornyn in Texas Senate primary: Poll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) by 9 points in their upcoming Republican primary battle for the state's Senate seat next year, according to a survey released Wednesday. The poll — from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University — showed Paxton leading in a hypothetical two-way contest with 43 percent to Cornyn's 34 percent, and 23 percent unsure. The results could be another worrying sign for the incumbent lawmaker as he tries to fend off Paxton's primary challenge, though it is notably closer than when an internal GOP poll showed the senator trailing by 16 points earlier this month. The more recent poll showed Paxton also with advantage in favorability rating, with 68 percent of Republican primary voters viewing him favorably and 22 percent viewing him unfavorably. Meanwhile, Cornyn was viewed favorably by 58 percent and unfavorably by 34 percent. Both candidates have high name-recognition, with few voters saying they don't know enough about either to say how they view them. Pollsters also factored in Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas), who has been considering his own Senate bid. In a hypothetical three-way race, Paxton still leads with 34 percent and Cornyn slightly closer behind him with 27 percent. Hunt is third with 15 percent, according to the survey. The one primary scenario tested where Cornyn leads is in a two-way race with Hunt, 39 percent to 31 percent. But the results further suggest the incumbent may face his biggest challenge yet since he was first elected to office decades ago. The brewing primary battle between Cornyn and Paxton may serve as a proxy for a wider contest within the state GOP, between establishment figures and hard-liners. Cornyn has slammed Paxton over the legal scrutiny he's faced throughout his career, while Paxton has argued he is truly more loyal and more of an advocate for President Trump's agenda. Eyes are also on Trump to see if he weighs in on the primary. Half of the respondents said the president endorsing one of the candidates would make them more likely to support them, while 38 percent said it would make no difference. The results also show a Paxton primary victory could present an opening for Democrats who have been eyeing Texas for years but have repeatedly fallen short in trying to flip the state. In a hypothetical general election match-up with former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas), who was the Democratic nominee for Senate last year and is considering another run, Cornyn leads by 4 points. But Paxton only leads by 2 points. Cornyn's leads against other possible Democratic nominees are also larger than Paxton's. The poll was conducted from May 9-19 among 1,200 Texas registered voters, including 510 likely Republican primary voters. The margin of error for the entire sample was 2.8 percentage points, while the margin for primary voters alone was 4.3 percentage points. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
28-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Paxton holds 9-point lead over Cornyn in Texas Senate primary: Poll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton leads Sen. John Cornyn (R) by 9 points in their upcoming Republican primary battle for the state's Senate seat next year, according to a new survey. The poll — from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University — showed Paxton leading in a hypothetical two-way contest with 43 percent to Cornyn's 34 percent and 23 percent unsure. The results could be another worrying sign for the incumbent lawmaker as he tries to fend off Paxton's primary challenge, though it is notably closer than when an internal GOP poll showed the senator trailing by 16 points earlier this month. The more recent poll showed Paxton also with advantage in favorability rating, with 68 percent of Republican primary voters viewing him favorably and 22 percent viewing him unfavorably. Meanwhile, Cornyn was viewed favorably by 58 percent and unfavorably by 34 percent. Both candidates have high name recognition with few voters saying they don't know enough about either to say how they view them. Pollsters also factored in Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas), who has been considering his own Senate bid. In a hypothetical three-way race, Paxton still leads with 34 percent and Cornyn slightly closer behind him with 27 percent. Hunt is third with 15 percent, according to the survey. The one primary scenario tested where Cornyn leads is in a two-way race with Hunt, 39 percent to 31 percent. But the results further suggest the incumbent may face his biggest challenge yet since he was first elected to office decades ago. The brewing primary battle between Cornyn and Paxton may serve as a proxy for a wider contest between wings of the state GOP, between establishment figures and hardliners. Cornyn has slammed Paxton over the legal scrutiny he's faced throughout his career, while Paxton has argued that he is truly more loyal and more of an advocate for President Trump's agenda. Eyes are also on Trump to see if he weighs in on the primary. Half of the respondents said the president endorsing one of the candidates would make them more likely to support them, while 38 percent said it would make no difference. The results also show a Paxton primary victory could present an opening for Democrats who have been eying Texas for years but have repeatedly fallen short in trying to flip the state. In a hypothetical general election matchup with former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas), who was the Democratic nominee for Senate last year and is considering another run, Cornyn leads by 4 points. But Paxton only leads by 2 points. Cornyn's leads against other possible Democratic nominees are also larger than Paxton's. The poll was conducted from May 9-19 among 1,200 Texas registered voters, including 510 likely Republican primary voters. The margin of error for the entire sample was 2.8 percentage points, while the margin for primary voters alone was 4.3 percentage points.
