Attorney John Manly has criticised San José State University and the California State University system over their handling of allegations involving the university’s women’s volleyball programme. Manly, who has represented Simone Biles and other survivors of abuse, said the institutions had failed in their Title IX responsibilities after reports that SJSU was informed of serious assault allegations against coach Todd Kress during the 2024 season.

The criticism follows a Fox News Digital report alleging that university officials knew of graphic claims against Kress while he remained in post. The article presents Manly as the latest high-profile figure calling for accountability, but the supplied text does not include SJSU, CSU or Kress’s response to the allegations, nor the outcome of any investigation.