Football

Bucknell University Football Player’s Tragic First Day Leads to Family Lawsuit Over Alleged Hazing and Neglect

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LEWISBURG, Pa. – At Bucknell University, a family is grappling with immense grief following the death of their son, CJ Dickey, who tragically collapsed during his initial workout with the school’s football team. Calvin Dickey, CJ’s father, expressed the profound loss, noting the difficulty they now face even just glancing at his son’s room. The distress of the Dickey family has led them to file a legal action against Bucknell University, its officials, and athletic staff members. They claim in their lawsuit that 18-year-old CJ, who was set to play as an offensive lineman, was … Read more

Bucknell University Faces Lawsuit Over Football Player’s Death Allegedly Linked to Neglected Health Warnings

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Philadelphia, PA – The parents of an 18-year-old Bucknell University football player, who died following a practice session last summer, have initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against the institution. The lawsuit claims that the university failed to take necessary precautions for their son, who had a known medical condition. Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr., a freshman at Bucknell in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, tragically collapsed during the football team’s initial workout on July 10, 2024, and succumbed to his condition two days later. He had been diagnosed with rhabdomyolysis, a severe condition involving the breakdown of muscle tissue … Read more

University of Michigan Faces Lawsuit as Former Football Assistant Accused of Hacking Athlete Accounts

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Ann Arbor, Michigan – A significant legal challenge has emerged for the University of Michigan and former football assistant Matt Weiss, with multiple women alleging that he accessed private photos and videos by hacking into their personal accounts. This claim has led to 17 female college athletes collectively filing lawsuits against both Weiss and the university. The accusations center around Weiss allegedly breaching a secure database to retrieve athletes’ passwords, subsequently infiltrating their personal cloud and social media accounts where private materials were stored. The lawsuit implicates not only Weiss but also Michigan’s Board of … Read more

High-Speed Chase and Arrest Follow Theft of Youth Football League Equipment in Hopkinsville; Additional Indictments for Local Incidents

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Hopkinsville, KY – A series of legal actions have unfolded in Christian County with indictments handed down on charges ranging from theft to endangerment, underlining concerns about local crime. The grand jury’s decisions arrived on Friday, signaling a robust response from law enforcement to recent criminal activities. Among those indicted, 46-year-old James Phillips Jr. faces serious allegations after purportedly stealing a trailer filled with equipment from the Bud Hudson Youth Football League. Phillips, a resident of Hopkinsville, was arrested on January 19. The equipment and trailer theft is valued between $1,000 and $10,000, leading to … Read more