Former University of Michigan hockey players say they were sexually hazed decades ago
More than a dozen ex-players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging coach and staff were aware of abuse
TL;DR
- 16 former University of Michigan hockey players are suing the university for alleged sexual hazing.
- The abuse, which occurred between 1984 and 2001, reportedly included forced genital shaving, excessive alcohol consumption, and eating live fish.
- Plaintiffs allege that coach Red Berenson and other staff were aware of the hazing and failed to intervene.
- The university denies responsibility, stating any misconduct violated university policy.
- Former coach Red Berenson acknowledged some "initiation" by seniors but stated no one complained to him and denied coaching staff direction or encouragement of abuse.