Podcast star Alex Cooper decided to speak out about being allegedly sexually harassed by her Boston University soccer coach because “there was no accountability, no investigation and no justice,” and warned, “I’m coming for all of you.”
In Cooper’s docuseries, “Call Her Alex,” which released on Hulu this week, she alleged her college soccer coach, Nancy Feldman, sexually harassed her.
In a new statement on Instagram Thursday, Cooper said the harassment lasted for three years while she was a student.
“Nancy Feldman was someone I trusted.
Boston University on Friday told NBC News the school has a “zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment.”
Because “there was no accountability, no investigation and no justice,” podcast personality Alex Cooper made the decision to come forward about her alleged sexual harassment by her Boston University soccer coach. She also threatened to “come for all of you.”. “.”.
Cooper claimed that Nancy Feldman, her college soccer coach, had sexually harassed her in her documentary series “Call Her Alex,” which was made available on Hulu this week.
Cooper said in a new Instagram statement on Thursday that the harassment she experienced as a student lasted for three years.
It was Nancy Feldman that I trusted. Someone I had faith in. Someone who was meant to foster my development. Someone who was meant to keep me safe,” Cooper wrote.
However, she misused her authority over me and made my life a living hell instead. Because she was unable to control herself, she took away my identity and everything I had worked so hard to achieve. This had a ten-year impact on my life and had no effect on hers,” the post went on.
BU women’s soccer states that Cooper was a member of the team from 2013 to 2015. Feldman worked at the university for 27 years before retiring in 2022.
In the documentary series, she claimed Feldman “fixed” on her, wanted to know who she was seeing, made body-related remarks, touched Cooper’s thigh, and desired to spend time with her alone. Feldman allegedly asked Cooper if she had sex the previous evening when they were out on a date.
Feldman was not immediately available on Friday by phone or email.
The media personality claimed she had brought the abuse to the attention of athletic director Drew Marrochello, but to no avail.
Her words, “I was turned away and ignored,”. An inquiry for comment on Friday was not immediately answered by Marrochello.
On Friday, Boston University informed NBC News that sexual harassment is not tolerated there. “..”.
“We have a comprehensive reporting procedure through our Equal Opportunity Office, as well as a strong system of resources, support, and staff committed to student wellbeing. Without specifically responding to Cooper’s allegations, the school stated, “We encourage members of our community to report any concerns, and we remain committed to fostering a safe and secure campus environment for everyone.”.
Cooper claimed that finding out that harassment was still affecting her favorite soccer team was the final straw.
“Today, ., I discovered that the harassment and abuse were still occurring on that campus. Cooper wrote, “I knew I had to tell my story.”. This is a systemic issue that is no longer solely about me. “.”.
Cooper continued by saying that she is speaking up in order to provide a voice to people who believe they have lost theirs.
“When this first happened to me, I thought I was voiceless. However, that is no longer the situation. “Now, I’m coming for everyone who misused their authority over defenseless children,” Cooper added. “You can no longer escape the deliberate harm you inflicted on me and numerous other women by hiding in the shadows, Nancy Feldman. “.
Because when I was eighteen and rejected by Boston University, I prayed and wished that someone with a voice would have supported me during my most difficult period. She said, “Daddy Gang, I got you.”.
