Lawsuit filed against for Evansville basketball coach McCarty

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The Evansville Courier Press reports a former University of Evansville student who claims she was sexually assaulted by former men’s basketball coach Walter McCarty sued the university Monday, saying it failed to provide a safe environment. The claimant-described as Jane Doe-was believed to be a former trainer. McCarty-who played collegiately at Kentucky-was fired in January, 2020 amid an investigation on sexual impropriety.