Boston University has spoken up in response to explosive allegations levied by Alex Cooper, a former soccer player for the university from 2013 to 2015. In her recent docuseries, "Call Her Alex," Cooper accused her ex-coach Nancy Feldman of sexual harassment. The educational institution issued a statement addressing these claims on June 13, emphasizing, "Boston University maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment. We possess a comprehensive system, inclusive of resources, support, and dedicated staff, aimed at ensuring student wellbeing, coupled with a meticulous reporting process facilitated by our Equal Opportunity Office." The statement further underscored, "We urge our community members to voice any concerns and reiterate our unwavering commitment to nurturing a safe and secure campus environment for everyone."
Following the June 10 premiere of her docuseries, which meticulously chronicled the alleged abuse she endured, Cooper lambasted both the university and Feldman for their alleged mishandling of the situation. On June 12, she penned an emotional post on Instagram, stating, "Nancy Feldman was someone I confided in, someone I held in high esteem. She was supposed to be my mentor, my protector. Instead, she turned my life into a living nightmare, abusing her power over me." The host of the "Call Her Daddy" podcast alleged, "She shattered my identity and robbed me of what I had worked tirelessly for all my life due to her lack of self-control. This incident defined my decade, yet had zero impact on her life." Cooper lamented, "There was no accountability, no thorough investigation, and no justice served."
E! News reached out to Feldman for comment, but as of yet, there has been no response. Neither Feldman nor BU has publicly addressed Cooper's allegations. Upon discovering that others had purportedly faced, and continued to face, similar harassment despite Feldman's retirement from BU in 2022, Cooper decided to share her story. She had previously voiced similar sentiments during a panel at the Tribeca Film Festival last week, revealing that she had learned about the persistence of such harassment within the institution.
"When this happened to me initially, I felt voiceless," she continued in her caption. "But no longer. Now, I am coming for all of you who exploited your power over innocent young individuals." In the series, Cooper, now 30, alleges that Feldman began to obsess over her to an extent greater than her other teammates. She elaborated, "It centered around her incessant curiosity about my dating life, her inappropriate comments about my body, and her constant desire to be alone with me." She accused Feldman of playing a "maniacal game," saying, "'You want to play? Spill the details of your sex life. I have to drive you to your night class; get in the car with me, alone.'" Cooper emphasized, "If I didn't adhere to this woman's rules, I was out."
