Texas Southern Athletic Director Kevin Granger is being accused of sexual assault on a staff member in a lawsuit that controversial attorney Tony Buzzbee has filed.
The lawsuit alleges that Granger approached a staff member while in his office and asked her for sex, telling her that if she complied, it would `help her career.’ The lawsuit further says that Granger started by asking the woman if she was recording him or wearing a wire while inappropriately patting her down.
Granger allegedly then propositioned her for sex, while at the same time groping her breasts and vagina, while putting her hand on his erect penis, the lawsuit claims.
Granger could not be reached for comment, but when the Defender contacted TSU for comment, the school responded with a written statement.
“Texas Southern University became aware of the allegations involving a senior member of the leadership team following the filing of civil litigation,” said the statement from Communications Manager Kerrigan Williams. “The University takes all allegations of misconduct seriously, as the safety of our students, student-athletes and employees is our top priority. As a standard practice, the University does not comment on pending litigation.”
Buzzbee, who in recent years has brought sexual lawsuits against former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and rap moguls Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs, has been hired to represent the plaintiff. His office also issued a statement, that includes alleged vulgar language from Granger to the unnamed victim.
“The Buzbee Law Firm filed suit today in Harris County State Court on behalf of [the alleged victim] against Kevin Granger, Athletic Director for TSU. The case alleges that on April 30, 2025, Athletic Director Granger invited [the alleged victim] to his office. While there, Granger repeatedly asked [the alleged victim] if she was “recording him” or “wearing a wire” while he proceeded to inappropriately pat her down. The lawsuit further alleges that Granger continued to question [the alleged victim] about her relationship history and if she had ever been romantically been involved with a colleague. According to the suit, Granger’s questions became increasingly vulgar and graphic. As set forth in the lawsuit, Granger ultimately propositioned [the alleged victim] seeking sex, while at the same time groping her breasts and vagina, and manipulating her hand onto his erect penis. According to the facts set forth in detail in the suit, Granger told [the alleged victim] if she would comply with his requests, he could ‘help her career.’
“The lawsuit further details that [the alleged victim] bravely resisted Granger’s advances and was ultimately able to extricate herself from Granger’s office.
“Reports have been made with the Houston Police Department, the EEOC, and the Human Resources department at TSU.”
Granger, 51, has been affiliated with TSU for 32 years, first as a star basketball player and later as an athletic administrator.
