EKU Retains 30-Year Coaching Veteran Following Investigation

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Eastern Kentucky University announced Thursday its decision to retain Jane Worthington after completing an investigation into allegations of misconduct against the Colonels' longtime softball coach.

As reported by NBC affiliate WLEX in Lexington, the investigation began after Kaitlyn Young, a former softball student-athlete, came forward online with misconduct allegations against Worthington, who has coached at EKU for 30 years. Young cited mental and physical abuse by Worthington during her career at EKU. Multiple formers players spoke with WLEX with similar complaints, adding that Worthington played "mind games" on them, such as using the silent treatment or belittling them. Two other former players also defended Worthington, letting WLEX she was tough but not abusive.

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