Wrestlers Sue School Over Inaction

Two former Liberty High wrestlers, Rex and Ryder Fortenberry, are suing their school district and coach over alleged failures to protect them from repeated sexual assault and inappropriate contact by teammates between 2022 and 2024. Their attorney claims coaches ignored the abuse, which occurred in a highly-ranked wrestling program. Though police investigated, they declined to recommend charges. The district, unaware of the lawsuit yet, previously investigated hazing and placed coach Eric Brenton on leave before reinstating him. They’ve since added new safety protocols — but the case underscores deep concerns about athlete safety and accountability in school sports. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/19524e33f347f9e8