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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

2nd football hazing lawsuit filed against Northwestern; lawyers say legal action also forthcoming related to baseball and softball

CHICAGO — Another lawsuit was filed Wednesday against Northwestern University by a former football player, alleging that ex-coach Pat Fitzgerald took part in hazing and bullying athletes.

Chicago Tribune

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.

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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

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

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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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

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This is where Northwestern’s hazing mess gets really ugly

With lawyers becoming involved, who knows what lies ahead in this scandal?

Chicago Sun-Times

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 Tribune

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.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Ex-Northwestern Football Players Plan to Sue School Over Abuse Claims

The school fired head coach Pat Fitzgerald last week following a hazing investigation.

Sports Illustrated

New lawsuit says social media and gun companies played roles in 2022 Buffalo shooting

The lawsuit filed in the New York Supreme Court argues that several companies, along with the shooter's parents, played roles in the 2022 shooting that killed 10 Black people and injured three others.

WEKU

Lawsuit by Buffalo supermarket shooting victims pins blame on Facebook, Amazon and other tech giants

Relatives of those killed and wounded during last year’s mass shooting at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket are suing several online platforms, weapons retailers and others who they say contributed to the massacre

The Independent UK

Two more Connecticut officers fired for mistreating Randy Cox after he was paralysed in a police van

New Haven police commissioners voted 5-0 to dismiss Officer Oscar Diaz, the van driver, and Sgt. Betsy Segui, the detention area supervisor

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2 more Connecticut officers fired for mistreating Randy Cox after he was paralyzed in a police van

Two more Connecticut police officers have been fired for what officials called their misconduct and lack of compassion in how they treated Richard “Randy” Cox after he was paralyzed in the back of a police van last year

Orlando Sentinel

Ajike Owens’ family ‘disappointed’ by lack of murder charge in Ocala killing, lawyers say

The family of Ajike “A.J.” Owens was “disappointed” to learn that her accused killer has been charged with manslaughter rather than murder, attorneys for Owens’ loved ones said Tuesday, adding that their focus will now shift to ensuring prosecutors win a conviction.

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Black Florida mother killed by white neighbor remembered for faith, devotion to 4 kids

Civil rights leaders and ministers are demanding justice for a Black mother who was fatally shot in front of her son by a white neighbor firing through the door of her central Florida home

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Traumatised children of Black woman shot by neighbor are ‘blaming themselves’

At least two of Ajike ‘AJ’ Owens’ children witnessed her fatal shooting on 2 June

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Video refutes white woman’s claim that she ‘feared for her life’ when she shot Black mother, sheriff says

Susan Lorincz allegedly admitted to shooting Ajike Owens through her front door on the night of 2 June

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Sheriff: White Florida woman claims Black neighbor she shot and killed threatened her first

Authorities say a white Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor told investigators she had been threatened by the victim and in the months before the slaying

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Ben Crump demands justice for Ajike Owens, the latest time he's supported a grieving Black family

Ben Crump has become a powerful figure in the movement seeking equality for Black Americans and justice for those killed by police

The Independent UK

A Black mother confronted a neighbour for scolding her son. Then she was shot dead

Ajike Owens, 35, was fatally shot by her white neighbour after she confronted her for allegedly throwing skates at her son. Now, Susan Louise Lorincz is facing manslaughter charges. Andrea Blanco reports

The Independent UK

White woman arrested for shooting Black neighbour in feud over children playing

Ocala resident Susan Louise Lorincz, 58, charged with manslaughter in death of Ajike Owens

The Independent UK

A Black mother confronted a neighbour for scolding her son. She was shot dead

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