What did SJSU refuse to provide?

SJSU refused to provide emails related to the investigation of allegations against volleyball coach Todd Kress.

Why did SJSU say it could not release the records?

SJSU said it conducted a reasonable search under California law and determined there were no records to release.

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SJSU refuses to provide public records related to investigation of allegations against volleyball coach

First publishedJul 13, 10:00 UTC

Last updatedJul 13, 20:27 UTC · 1m ago

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SJSU refuses to provide public records related to investigation of allegations against volleyball coach

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San Jose State University says it won't disclose any emails related to an investigation into graphic allegations against volleyball coach Todd Kress that the university was informed of in October 2024. The university has not issued any public statement addressing the allegations at the time of publication.Fox News Digital submitted a public records request to SJSU seeking emails related to an investigation of those allegations, but the request was denied."SJSU has conducted a reasonable search for these records under California Government Code §7922.535 and has determined the requested records are not disclosable under the Public Records Act," SJSU attorney Laurette Hanna wrote in a response to Fox News Digital, citing privacy exemptions and attorney-client privilege.

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San Jose State University refused to share emails about an investigation into allegations against volleyball coach Todd Kress. The university said it conducted a reasonable search under California law and found no records to release. Fox News asked for the records but was denied. The university has not made any public statement about the allegations.

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The public has a right to know how universities handle serious allegations. This case shows how public records requests can be blocked, affecting transparency.

In brief

What did SJSU refuse to provide?: SJSU refused to provide emails related to the investigation of allegations against volleyball coach Todd Kress.
Why did SJSU say it could not release the records?: SJSU said it conducted a reasonable search under California law and determined there were no records to release.
Has the university commented publicly on the allegations?: No, the university has not issued any public statement addressing the allegations.

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