Tuesday, May 29, 2007

WHITE BASKETBALL COACH AT BLACK COLLEGE ACCUSED OF STALKING


Florida A & M's Hoops Coach Charged

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — College basketball coach Mike Gillespie Sr. was arrested Friday on a stalking charge and later released from jail on bond.

Police were called Friday morning by a woman, who said she was stalked at work twice.The report said police have investigated Gillespie several times since March 2005 on stalking complaints and warned the 56-year-old about his behavior.

Gillespie completed his sixth season at Florida A&M with its first 20-win season since 1988-89 and its second NCAA tournament appearance during his tenure.

The historically black university, struggling with financial issues and a recent controversy involving a Kappa Fraternity hazing incident, released a statement saying it was reviewing the charges against Gillespie.

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