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Art Briles Denies Covering Up Accusations of Sexual Violence at Baylor

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Former Baylor University head football coach Art Briles released a statement Wednesday defending his reputation and denying he covered up sexual assault allegations involving the team.

Phillip Ericksen of the Waco Tribune-Herald passed along details of a letter released by the former Bears coach concerning his role in the school's sexual assault scandal and the need for more transparency from the Baylor Board of Regents:

Let me be clear. I did not cover up sexual violence. I had no contact with anyone that claimed to be a victim of sexual or domestic assault.