Towson University Locker Room Recording Scandal May Cost Millions

The Washington Post, has reported that a Towson University diving coach was indicted on criminal charges by a grand jury for allegedly utilizing a cell phone to tape record student-athletes inside of a women's locker room on campus.  According to Baltimore County Circuit records, Maureen Mead who is married to Pat Mead who is the head coach of the women's diving team has been charged with Interception of Communication, Peeping Tom, and Altering Physical Evidence.

These are serious crimes and its possible that after the facts have been uncovered that federal charges may be forthcoming.  It wouldn't surprise me if Towson University is sued for millions of dollars by the student-athletes who were recorded.  Last year, Johns Hopkins Hospital settled a lawsuit for $190 million dollars where a doctor had illegally tape recorded his patients.

How many other times did Maureen Mead tape record student-athletes in the locker room? Why were the recordings created in the first place?  How were these recordings re-purposed? There are a lot of questions that still need to be answered.  The bottom line is that it may be prudent for Towson University to set aside several million dollars to investigate and resolve this matter.  

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