
When the sexual harassment case against Todd Golden, head coach of the Florida Gators men's basketball team, concluded in January 2025 with 'no evidence' found under Title IX guidelines, the outcome came as a surprise to many.
The accusations—serious in nature and including claims of sexual exploitation and stalking—were ultimately dismissed after the University of Florida's Title IX office announced the closure of the investigation. The decision has sparked widespread concern and criticism, with many questioning how such allegations could be dropped despite testimonies from young women who claimed to have been victimised by Golden.