In 2006, she accused
Rene Portland, the coach of the Lady Lions, of removing her from the team because of her perceived
sexual orientation. Harris filed federal lawsuit against Portland, the university athletic director
Timothy Curley, and the university. An internal University review found that Portland created a "hostile, intimidating, and offensive environment" based on Harris's perceived sexual orientation. Portland was fined $10,000, required to attend
diversity training sessions, and placed on "
zero tolerance" for future violations of the
nondiscrimination policy. ==References==