Hazing

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

Federal Lawsuit Targets Mohawk Area School District After Expelled Student Alleges Unfair Treatment Amid Hazing Scandal

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PITTSBURGH, Pa. — A disturbing accusation has emerged involving the Mohawk Area School District, where a former freshman football player, identified only by his initials S.S. for privacy reasons, was allegedly hazed by teammates. These claims have surfaced in a federal lawsuit alleging that complaints from the victim’s mother about the school’s response led to her son’s expulsion in retaliation. The civil lawsuit was lodged on Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania by attorney Alexander H. Lindsay Jr. This legal action challenges what it describes as a violation of … Read more