"RHOP" Star, Coach Juan Dixon, Exits Coppin State University Amid Sexual Assault Scandal

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Dixon's former assistant coach is accused of catfishing one of their players, coercing him into making sexual videos, and blackmailing him.

These days, Juan Dixon is taking hits from all sides. Prior to being known as a star on the Real Housewives f Potomac, Juan Dixon had a lucrative NBA career. He spent time with the Detroit Pistons, Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors, and Portland Trailblazers. However, he's been at the center of controversy ever since his wife, Robyn Dixon, joined the Real Housewives franchise. Currently, the Dixons are being criticized for their storyline and lying about a cheating scandal. That's the least of Juan's worries, as it's being reported he has parted ways with Coppin State University.

Dixon acted as the men's basketball coach and was thrilled when he landed the position. However, a controversy hit the university when Lucian Brownlee, an assistant coach on Dixon's staff, was accused of inappropriate sexual encounters with a basketball player on their team. According to reports, Ibn Williams has filed a lawsuit against Brownlee and Coppin State for sexual assault, harassment, and other improprieties.

Juan Dixon Accused Of Knowing & Doing Nothing

The lawsuit further alleges that Brownlee catfished the baller and coerced him into sending intimate photos and messages. Later, Williams was blackmailed with the images, and the catfisher wanted the accuser to film himself acting out a sexual encounter. When the player stated they wouldn't go as far as having sex with the catfisher, the material was reportedly published. It was also alleged that Dixon was aware of the scandal and didn't take appropriate action against Brownlee. Coppin parted ways with the assistant coach long before this decision about Dixon was made. Williams also claims the school threatened to remove his financial assistance rather than address the coaches.

Meanwhile, the Dixons are also facing off against Bravo fans as they've been chastised for faking their life. Juan has been the subject of cheating scandals on more than one occasion in the series, but last season, the couple covered up yet another woman. The aftermath has taken the franchise by storm, even eliciting responses from Andy Cohen. While Juan's wife Robyn seems set to appear in the next season, it is unclear where Juan stands. He has yet to make a statement about his Coppin exit.

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