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TSU Athletic VP Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Assault

Texas Southern University launched an independent investigation after a staff member sued for more than $1 million in damages over alleged misconduct by its athletic vice president.

Kevin Granger, pictured in 2018, is accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit from a Texas Southern University employee.

Overview

  • Sierra Henry filed a suit June 2 in Harris County’s 157th State District Court accusing Kevin Granger of sexual assault and seeking damages exceeding $1 million.
  • The complaint alleges Granger made vulgar comments, inappropriately touched Henry and demanded sexual acts during an April 30 meeting in his office.
  • Following notification of the lawsuit, Texas Southern University placed Granger on administrative leave and initiated an independent investigation.
  • Granger, who has served the university for over 32 years as a student-athlete, coach and administrator, has not publicly addressed the allegations.
  • Henry is represented by attorney Tony Buzbee and asserts that sexually explicit texts continued in the weeks after the alleged incident.