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”An Iowa state appeals board has approved a settlement for more than $4 million in a lawsuit brought by former Iowa football players who alleged racial discrimination in coach Kirk Ferentz's program.
The office of State Auditor Rob Sand disclosed the proposal Monday, and he said he would oppose using taxpayer money to pay a portion of the settlement unless university athletic director Gary Barta is fired.
"Enough is enough. Clear personal accountability is necessary. I will not support taxpayers funding this settlement unless Gary Barta is no longer employed at the University and forfeits any severance or similar pay," Sand asserted in a letter to the Iowa State Appeal Board. "I encourage you to join me. Real accountability will help prevent discrimination, protecting both taxpayers and future victims."
But the three-member State Appeal Board voted 2-1 to approve the use of $2 million in state money for a settlement. Sand is a member of the board along with state Treasurer Roby Smith and Department of Management director Kraig Paulsen.
Paulsen, before voting yes, said it's not up to the board to play a role in Barta's employment status.”
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”An Iowa state appeals board has approved a settlement for more than $4 million in a lawsuit brought by former Iowa football players who alleged racial discrimination in coach Kirk Ferentz's program.
The office of State Auditor Rob Sand disclosed the proposal Monday, and he said he would oppose using taxpayer money to pay a portion of the settlement unless university athletic director Gary Barta is fired.
"Enough is enough. Clear personal accountability is necessary. I will not support taxpayers funding this settlement unless Gary Barta is no longer employed at the University and forfeits any severance or similar pay," Sand asserted in a letter to the Iowa State Appeal Board. "I encourage you to join me. Real accountability will help prevent discrimination, protecting both taxpayers and future victims."
But the three-member State Appeal Board voted 2-1 to approve the use of $2 million in state money for a settlement. Sand is a member of the board along with state Treasurer Roby Smith and Department of Management director Kraig Paulsen.
Paulsen, before voting yes, said it's not up to the board to play a role in Barta's employment status.”
$4M settlement approved in Iowa football lawsuit
Iowa's state auditor announced that a settlement of more than $4 million has been reached in a racial bias lawsuit brought by about a dozen former Black Hawkeyes football players, $2 million of which is slated to come from taxpayers.
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