UMBC Settles for $4.14 Million in Sexual Abuse Case

The settlement with student-athletes follows a DOJ investigation into the university's failure to respond to sexual assault reports.

UMBC has agreed to a $4.14 million settlement with student-athletes who were sexually abused and discriminated against by former swim coach Chad Cradock.
The settlement follows a Department of Justice investigation revealing UMBC's failure to adequately respond to sexual assault reports under Title IX.
Affected student-athletes will receive between $60,000 and $180,000 each, with the DOJ overseeing the distribution.
UMBC commits to significant improvements in its Title IX program and support systems for sexual assault victims, with DOJ monitoring through 2028-2029.
The university expresses its commitment to ensuring a safe campus environment, free from misconduct and discrimination.