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Mel Tucker avoiding lawsuit, Brenda Tracy claims
A lawsuit against former Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker is at a standstill, as efforts to serve him legal papers have been unsuccessful. Brenda Tracy, a rape survivor and advocate who claims Tucker harassed her while working for the team, is asking an Ingham County Court for help in serving the lawsuit.
Service is a crucial step in any legal case, but Tucker has reportedly evaded previous attempts. Tracy’s lawyer sent certified letters to multiple addresses, including Tucker’s East Lansing home, but all were returned as undeliverable. Tucker’s lawyers have also refused to accept the lawsuit on his behalf.
A process server who visited Tucker’s East Lansing property found no sign of him and learned from a UPS driver that he hasn’t lived there since his divorce. Tucker has acknowledged the lawsuit in a separate federal case, but has not responded to any recent inquiries.
Tracy’s lawsuit accuses Tucker of defamation and interfering with her career as an advocate against campus sexual violence. If the court grants Tracy’s request and Tucker continues to avoid service, the case could end with a default judgment in her favor.
Her Sound, Her City: DJs share their passion for electronic music
Michigan State University’s Museum recently hosted Her Sound, Her City: Detroit’s Women Shaping Electronic Music, a two-part event celebrating Detroit’s electronic music scene and the women who helped build it. Organized by Brittany Carter for Women’s History Month, the event featured a panel discussion with Detroit DJs and a live set by Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale.
The panel, moderated by MSU’s Dr. Olivia Furman, included DJs DJ Holographic, DJ Minx, Jenny La Femme, and Hotwaxx, who discussed the impact of techno, house music, and DJing on their lives. DJ Holographic shared how her love for music began at Detroit’s Movement Festival, while DJ Minx reflected on her journey from DJing for friends to promoting techno through Deep Space Radio and Women on Wax Recordings. Jenny La Femme spoke about music as freedom, recounting how coming to Detroit from the Soviet Union allowed her to pursue her passion.
Hotwaxx, known as the “Godmother of House,” talked about her early involvement in house music and her continued work as a DJ and educator. The panel emphasized the joy music brings, with Hotwaxx noting, “I love making people happy through music.”
The event also highlighted the importance of understanding music’s history. As DJ Minx stressed, knowing the roots of techno is crucial for those looking to get involved. This message resonated with attendees like Andrew Peabody, a digital storytelling senior, who said hearing the DJs’ stories was inspiring and gave him a deeper appreciation for their craft.
This event was a powerful reminder of the women who helped shape Detroit’s music legacy and continue to inspire new generations.
Based on original reporting by Alex Walters and Amelia Fraser.
