Texas Southern University’s Former Police Chief Claims Wrongful Termination

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas Southern University’s former police chief, Mary Young, alleges that she was fired for intervening in an alleged relationship between ex-president Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young and one of the officers on the detail, according to the Houston Chronicle.

University Fights Order to Release Text Messages

The university is currently contesting an order to release the text messages exchanged between Crumpton-Young and an unidentified university police officer. The content of these messages is believed to be related to the alleged inappropriate relationship.

Claims of Unlawful Salary Raises

Mary Young asserts that when she attempted to halt the alleged inappropriate relationship, an anonymous complaint was filed against her, accusing her of unlawfully increasing several officers’ salaries.

TSU’s Response

In response to ABC13’s inquiry, Texas Southern University stated, “Texas Southern University is cooperating with the attorney general’s office on these matters. We are confident in our legal position. We cannot comment further on these confidential personnel matters.”

Transition in Leadership

Dr. Lesia Crumpton-Young assumed the role of TSU’s 13th president on July 1, 2021. However, she announced her decision to retire in May of this year.

Note: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For the latest updates on this story, please refer to the Houston Chronicle’s article linked here.