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Northwestern opens investigation into alleged football hazing

Northwestern has hired an outside attorney to investigate alleged hazing within its football program. (Matt Marton/AP)

Northwestern has hired an outside attorney to investigate alleged hazing within its football program.

The school said Wednesday in a statement it “immediately” hired attorney Maggie Hickey of law firm ArentFox Schiff to lead the investigation after it was made aware of the alleged hazing following this past season. The school said Hickey will likely interview players, coaches and staff members. ESPN first reported the investigation.

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