Former SJSU volleyball player speaks out about lawsuit against the school following transgender controversy
Volleyball Coach Files Lawsuit After Suspension Melissa Bati Smooth, formerly an assistant women’s volleyball coach at San Jose State University, is taking legal action following her suspension. This came just days after she filed a Title IX complaint against the university and a transgender player, Blair Fleming. The timing of the suspension was particularly notable, […]
Harmeet Dhillon from the DOJ reacts to the transgender volleyball situation at SJSU
DOJ’s Response to Allegations Involving Transgender Volleyball Players The U.S. Department of Justice’s Attorney General, Hermate Dillon, has addressed recent issues surrounding transgender volleyball players at San Jose State University (SJSU) that have surfaced since last fall. In response to a report on July 31, Dillon commented on allegations made by former SJSU player Brooke […]
White House addresses Brooke Slusser’s claims regarding SJSU volleyball incident
Ex-Volleyball Player Raises Concerns Over Gender Policies in Sports The White House has stated its position following allegations made by former San Jose volleyball player Brooks Slisser regarding the upcoming 2024 college volleyball season. In a recent statement, it emphasized the need for women to participate in sports free from the threat of harassment by […]
White House addresses ongoing Title IX debate and investigation into SJSU trans athlete
Legal and Sports Updates Legal Battles: Recently, Willkie Farr & Gallagher has been engaged in investigations regarding accusations against San Jose trans athlete Blair Fleming. Back in November, a federal judge ruled that Fleming could participate in the Mountain West Conference Tournament. Title IX Violation: The California Interstate Federation and the California Department of Education […]
Former SJSU volleyball coach Melissa Batie-Smoose’s home was vandalized with a pellet gun, police say
Exclusive: The home of former San Jose State assistant volleyball coach Melissa Batismooth was shot dead in Scotts Valley, California on Monday night in Batismooth, local police told Fox News Digital. Scotts Valley Police Station Captain Scott Garner told Fox News Digital that the officer determined that the weapon used was a pellet gun and […]
Dept. of Education investigating possible Title IX violations over men playing in women’s sports at UPenn, SJSU, and more
The U.S. Department of Education said Thursday it was investigating multiple jurisdictions for possible violations of women's rights. The agency reportedly has a “substantiated Title IX” violation with the Inter-Massachusetts Governance Association, which controls high school sports in the state. Also under the microscope are San Jose State University and the University of Pennsylvania. These […]
Trump Admin. Looking to Investigate SJSU, UPenn Over Title IX Violations After Trans Athlete Scandals
The Trump administration is turning its attention to two major universities as it suspects that schools may be violating the new Title IX rules except for trans athletes. Both San Jose State and the University of Pennsylvania are well known for supporting transgender athletes, and as President Trump essentially signed that he would compete in […]
Volleyball player who forfeited to SJSU trans athlete speaks out on ruined season after taking ‘unfair’ losses
University of Wyoming women's volleyball player Macy Boggs testifies at a state Senate hearing about her team's forfeiture of two games against San Jose State in 2024 over a controversy involving transgender player Blair Fleming. did. Boggs is one of 11 former and current Mountain West volleyball players who have filed a lawsuit against SJSU […]
SJSU volleyball players fleeing program after season filled with trans athlete drama
San Jose State University has acknowledged its recent exodus of volleyball players, including a transgender player on its team who entered the transfer portal after a controversial season. The university issued a statement to Fox News Digital expressing “respect” for the recent wave of players who have chosen to transfer. “Student-athletes have the ability to […]
SJSU responds to volleyball player mass exodus after trans athlete scandal rocked program
San Jose State University has acknowledged its recent exodus of volleyball players, including a transgender player on its team who entered the transfer portal after a controversial season. The university issued a statement to Fox News Digital expressing “respect” for the recent wave of players who have chosen to transfer. “Student-athletes have the ability to […]