Varsity Brands says claims in lawsuits are ‘blatantly false’
Varsity Brands said that Bakari Sellers (front) “has made alarming accusations against Varsity without providing a shred of evidence in his sham litigation against the company.” Sellers is one of the attorneys from the Strom Law Firm that represents at least 13 plaintiffs in sexual misconduct cases. Varsity Brands and Memphis-based Varsity Spirit are among several defendants named in federal lawsuits that accuse multiple cheerleading coaches of misconduct and illicit sexual behavior with minors. (Rob Moore/The Daily Memphian file)
Varsity Brands and Memphis-based Varsity Spirit are among several defendants named in federal lawsuits that accuse multiple cheerleading coaches of a range of misconduct and illicit sexual behavior with minors.
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A lifelong Memphian, Julia Baker graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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