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Why is hazing such a widespread problem? Abuse prevalent despite efforts to stop it The hazing scandal at Northwestern University has led to the firing of Pat Fitzgerald and multiple lawsuits from former players The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Hazing remains ingrained in team sports and experts say they see increase in sexualized attacks From high school to the professional leagues, hazing is ingrained in teams sports in the United States The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Former Northwestern Player Goes on Record About ‘Absolutely Disgusting’ Hazing Rituals It continues to get ugly for the Wildcats’ football program in the wake of Pat Fitzgerald’s firing. Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2023
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As 2nd Northwestern football hazing suit is filed, Fitzgerald’s attorney asks: Where’s the evidence? Meanwhile, other sports under scrutiny. CHICAGO — Allegations of hazing at Northwestern University spread Wednesday, as a second lawsuit was filed, former football players denounced the practice, and attorneys claimed that baseball, softball and volleyball players were victimized as well. Chicago Tribune · Jul 20, 2023
Third Plaintiff Added to Northwestern Hazing Case, Lawyers Say Here’s where everything stands among the two legal teams filing suits against the school and members of its administration. Sports Illustrated · Jul 20, 2023
Paul Sullivan: Former Northwestern players speak up about a ‘rampant’ hazing culture that has tarnished the university “All we wanted to do was play ball,” Simba Short said Wednesday morning as he stood behind a lectern with three other former Northwestern football players. Chicago Tribune · Jul 19, 2023
With names and faces now attached to the hazing allegations, life just got harder for Northwestern Whistleblowers risk a lot by coming forward. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023
US athletes allege hazing abuse at Northwestern University Student-athletes say hazing at the prominent Illinois university included ‘physical, sexual and emotional abuse’. Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023
Former Northwestern football players go public with claims of a ‘culture’ of hazing, abuse “We’re talking about probably hundreds, if not thousands of events of abuse, harassment or sexual assault during his tenure,” attorney Parker Stinar said at a Wednesday morning news conference. Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023
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Northwestern hazing scandal puts school in company with schools such as Penn State Northwestern has been added to a long list of American universities to face a scandal in athletics and may eventually join the trend of making large payouts following allegations of sexual abuse The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
At Northwestern, a widening gap between questions and answers fills with a purple haze Just how twisted are things in the Wildcats’ football program and athletic department? Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 Northwestern joins long list of American universities with a scandal in athletics Northwestern has been added to a long list of American universities to face a scandal in athletics and may eventually join the trend of making large payouts following allegations of sexual abuse
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023 Former football player sues Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern leaders in hazing scandal The player, identified in the lawsuit as John Doe, alleged Tuesday in the Cook County Court that Fitzgerald, Northwestern University President Michael Schill, the board of trustees and athletic director Derrick Gragg enabled and concealed sexual misconduct and racial discrimination.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 1st lawsuit filed against Pat Fitzgerald and Northwestern leaders stemming from a hazing scandal A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school’s leadership, seeking damages stemming from a hazing scandal that cost the former football coach his job
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023 Northwestern’s Black athletes have a history of fighting for change Black athletes long have been involved in battles beyond the athletic field. The university’s culture didn’t become toxic overnight.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 18, 2023 Commentary: Northwestern sports enable a toxic culture of sexual violence When I read about the allegations of rampant sexual violence in the Northwestern University football program, I was horrified. But sadly, I wasn’t surprised. As a cheerleader, I, too, was a victim of sexual abuse and harassment at Northwestern University, and school officials did nothing to stop it.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023 This is where Northwestern’s hazing mess gets really ugly With lawyers becoming involved, who knows what lies ahead in this scandal?
Sports Illustrated · Jul 18, 2023 Northwestern’s Highest-Ranked Incoming Recruit to Enter Transfer Portal The team is set to lose its first player since the coach was fired over allegations of sexual hazing and racism within the program.
Chicago Tribune · Jul 17, 2023 Former Northwestern football players retain lawyers for expected legal action in hazing scandal Eight former Northwestern University football players who say they were subjected to hazing are being represented for expected legal action by prominent attorney Ben Crump and the Chicago firm Levin & Perconti.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2023 Eight former Northwestern football players hire lawyer for possible hazing lawsuit “Sadly, our research suggests that this kind of abuse of student athletes may be far more common on college campuses than we know, because there is tremendous pressure to keep quiet,” attorney Ben Crump said. “It’s time for a reckoning to protect young athletes.”
Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2023 Ex-Northwestern Football Players Plan to Sue School Over Abuse Claims The school fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald last week following a hazing investigation.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 17, 2023 Joliet Catholic star Dillan Johnson switches from Northwestern to Wisconsin It didn’t take long for the fallout from Pat Fitzgerald’s stunning firing to spill over into Northwestern’s recruiting prospects.