The University of Kentucky fired head cheerleading coach Jomo Thompson and three assistant coaches after a three-month investigation uncovered a lack of oversight regarding inappropriate and lewd behavior by members of the squad in off-campus events.
The investigation found cheerleaders participated in hazing activities, alcohol use and public nudity during Thompson’s tenure. Assistants Ben Head, Spencer Clan and Kelsey LaCroix were also fired, and program adviser T. Lynn Williamson retired after learning of the investigation in February.
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According to the investigation, cheerleaders performed basket tosses while either topless or bottomless at the direction of other squad members during a team retreat at Lake Cumberland. Coaches were aware of and saw the incident transpire but did not step in.
Coaches also allowed cheerleading alumni to bring alcohol to the retreat, which was consumed by some squad members, some of whom were partially naked.
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