Stanford University has engaged Sejal H. Patel, a former senior counsel at the institution, to investigate claims that water polo coach Brian Flacks retaliated against players who reported allegations of verbal and emotional abuse. This decision surprised players and their families, especially considering recent communications from university officials regarding interviews with the human resources department. Previous investigations did not confirm the abuse allegations. However, concerns remain about the transfer of investigation information to unauthorized individuals. Stanford emphasizes the health and safety of its student-athletes as paramount.
"Stanford has hired a former member of the university's general counsel office to investigate allegations that Cardinal water polo coach Brian Flacks has retaliated against players..."
"Patel's hiring caught Stanford players and their parents by surprise as some of them had been contacted by university vice provost Patrick H. Dunkley only days earlier..."
"A four-month investigation conducted by Kate Weaver Patterson did not substantiate the allegations of bullying and abuse against Flacks..."
"The health, safety and welfare of our student-athletes is of the utmost importance to Stanford Athletics..."
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