Michigan Hockey Players Sue Over Sexual Hazing | Charlotte News

Sixteen former Michigan hockey players are suing the university, accusing them of enabling decades of sexual hazing—including forced genital shaving—as a requirement to play on the team from 1984 to 2001. The lawsuit claims coaches and staff knew but did nothing, with former coach Red Berenson specifically named. The school denies responsibility, citing longstanding anti-hazing policies and arguing any abuse violated those rules. The case stems from conversations among teammates this year, painting a harrowing picture of ritualized abuse embedded in team culture. While Berenson ended freshman hazing in 2012, he never addressed the alleged sexual abuse. This comes amid other misconduct scandals at the school, including a major settlement over sexual assault claims against a sports doctor. The legal battle underscores systemic failures and the lasting trauma inflicted on survivors. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f4fc163b7ec9be2