Overview
- A video obtained by the California Post and published last week shows Musselman using profane insults and a threat during a confrontation with a treasure hunter on Manhattan Beach on Sunday.
- Musselman issued a statement to the California Post apologizing for his conduct and saying he should have handled the exchange better.
- A separate lawsuit filed by former player Chad Baker-Mazara alleges Musselman launched a profanity-laced, racially charged locker-room tirade after the Feb. 28 game and led to the player’s removal from the roster the next day.
- USC has formally denied that race was a factor in the roster decision and says it will defend against the lawsuit in court.
- The video and the legal claim together have intensified reputational pressure on Musselman and USC and could trigger internal reviews, possible disciplinary steps, and wider scrutiny of program leadership.