Hazing

Northwestern University Agrees to Settlement in Football Team Hazing Lawsuit

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Evanston, Ill. – Northwestern University announced it will settle a lawsuit which accused its football program of fostering a culture wherein hazing was allegedly prevalent. The decision marks a critical moment for the prestigious institution, indicating a move towards rectifying alleged systemic issues within its athletic department. The lawsuit, initiated by a former player, claimed that he and others were subjected to repeated harassment and degrading incidents by teammates, allegedly encouraged by the team’s environment. These allegations brought to light serious concerns about the practices within collegiate sports programs, prompting calls for wider reforms. As … Read more

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

Lawyer Claims NMSU Hazing Incident Involving Ex-Basketball Player Was Just ‘Horseplay’

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Las Cruces, NM – During a press conference on Monday, the legal team of former New Mexico State University basketball player Deshawndre Washington dismissed sexual assault allegations connected to a 2023 hazing incident as mere “horseplay.” Attorneys Michael E. Cain and David Mestemaker categorically denied any criminal activity on Washington’s part, framing the charges as a misunderstanding of locker room antics typical in competitive sports. Washington, who is facing 15 charges including criminal sexual penetration and false imprisonment, has seen his burgeoning NBA career halted by the scandal. The charges are set amid a broader … Read more

Family Sues School District Over Alleged Hazing Abuse at Ohio High School Football Camp

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MASSILLON, Ohio — A disturbing lawsuit has surfaced involving a former high school football player who alleges he was subjected to a degrading hazing ritual at Massillon Washington High School. The legal action, filed in the Stark County Court of Common Pleas, implicates multiple officials from the Massillon City School District, including the superintendent, the high school principal, and the head football coach. The lawsuit revolves around an incident reported during a football practice camp session in June 2023. According to legal documents, the then-17-year-old player was assaulted during a practice commonly known in the … Read more