SJSU volleyball player, assistant coach suing over transgender athlete claims amid 6th forfeiture
Claims from a San Jose State women's volleyball player that her teammate is transgender have made this a controversial season for the Spartans. Now, the university and Mountain West Conference are part of a lawsuit alleging violations of protected rights.
Mountain West clears SJSU in claims against transgender volleyball player, source says
A San Jose State transgender women’s volleyball player has been cleared by the Mountain West Conference of accusations reportedly made by an assistant coach who has been removed from the program, according to a conference source.
Who is Melissa Batie-Smoose? San Jose School Volleyball Coach Suspended For Speaking Against Trans Player
Coach Melissa Batie- Smoose, San Jose State volleyball coach was suspended after she complained against a transgender player Blaire Fleming. Batie-Smoose's complaint alleged that Fleming had met with Colorado State University' s Malaya Jones before a match in Fort Collins on October 3.
SJSU volleyball captain, opposing players file Title IX lawsuit over transgender player
The plaintiffs, including SJSU's co-captain, claim their Title IX rights are being violated by allowing a transgender athlete to play for a women’s sports team.
Source: MWC clears San Jose State, Colorado State volleyball of misconduct
San Jose State associate head coach Melissa Batie-Smoose filed a Title IX complaint to university officials, the Mountain West Conference and the NCAA on Oct. 29, alleging that a Spartans player and a Rams player colluded in an attempt to manipulate the match. Colorado State handed San Jose State its first loss of the season via a 3-0 sweep.
Volleyball players, coach sue San Jose State, Mountain West for allowing transgender athlete
The plaintiffs include SJSU co-captain Brooke Slusser, assistant coach Melissa Batie-Smoose and two former Spartans players.
Utah State volleyball co-captain, others sue Mountain West for allowing transgender athlete
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday in Colorado against the Mountain West and its commissioner, Gloria Nevarez, seeks emergency injunctive relief that would declare a transgender San Jose State women’s volleyball player ineligible for the upcoming conference tournament in Las Vegas on Nov. 27-30.
New lawsuit filed over transgender player on San Jose State women's volleyball team
As San Jose State University women's volleyball team gears up for their final games of the regular season, a new lawsuit is challenging their post-season eligibility.
Volleyball players sue Mountain West over San Jose State player
A lawsuit filed on Wednesday asks for a San Jose State University volleyball player to be declared ineligible for the Mountain West Conference tournament because the player is reportedly transgender.
SJSU volleyball player, coach sue over transgender player, claim violation of rights
A San Jose State University volleyball player, a coach and several other players from various schools filed a lawsuit against San Jose State University administrators, the Mountain West Conference and the California State University system amid controversy about a transgender athlete.
Lawsuits take aim at San Jose State women's volleyball team over transgender player
Amanda Hari reports on lawsuits filed against San Jose State and the Mountain West Conference over transgender player on the women's volleyball team.
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Mountain West Conference determines there’s insufficient evidence in volleyball Title IX complaint
San Jose State associate head coach Melissa Batie-Smoose brought her allegations to the conference on Oct. 29, the ...
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San Jose State teammates ‘don’t feel safe anymore’ in transgender controversy after coach suspended: captain
Melissa Batie-Smoose was suspended Saturday, less than two hours before the team’s match against New Mexico, after she filed ...
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Mountain West Denies It Snuck In New Rule To Punish Boycott Of Trans Player
The Mountain West Conference told Cowboy State Daily on Thursday that it didn't suddenly edit its rules to punish schools for ...
Suspended San Jose State coach embroiled in transgender controversy sounds alarm on women's sports
Suspended San Jose State women's volleyball associate head coach Melissa Batie-Smoose spoke out about the dire situation ...
A new lawsuit challenges the Mountain West’s policy on transgender athletes. Here’s what you need to know
Utah State and Southern Utah University are among the schools that have forfeited matches to San Jose State over concerns about a transgender player.