‘No evidence yet’ of sexual harassment against Sascoc chief Tubby Reddy
Lawyer agrees to an extension for investigators to fine-comb the digital data, but warns that the inquiry, which is nothing but ‘a witch hunt’, is taking far too long
The lawyer for suspended Sascoc CEO Tubby Reddy says he is still waiting for evidence of sexual harassment against his client despite his repeated requests to see it.This emerged as the probe into acts of misconduct against Reddy was extended to the end of the month so investigators could fine-comb digital data from a desktop computer‚ laptops and the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) server.Reddy was suspended on full pay a month ago pending the outcome of the probe‚ which was supposed to have been concluded by this past Friday.He has been accused of sexual harassment by a female employee‚ although other charges are also in the mix.Norton Rose Fulbright‚ the law firm handling the investigation into what it called alleged acts of misconduct‚ on Wednesday asked Reddy’s lawyer if they objected to the inquiry being extended until August 31.Dev Maharaj responded saying Reddy agreed to a "final" extension‚ but warned that his client intended returning to work on Sept...
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