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Patrick Andres

Northwestern, Ex-Players to Settle Lawsuits Related to 2023 Hazing Scandal

An equipment trailer bearing the Northwestern logo sits on the sidelines of Camp Randall Stadium during a 2017 football game. | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Northwestern and a group of ex-players will settle a series of lawsuits alleging abusive behavior and hazing on the university's football team, a spokesperson told reporters Tuesday morning.

According to Anna Savchenko of WBEZ-FM in Chicago, "the agreement 'will fully resolve the student plaintiffs’ claims' against the school and former. . . coach Pat Fitzgerald."

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