Alleged hazing KO's Curry lacrosse
Curry College decided to suspend the remainder of the men's lacrosse season Monday, after allegations of team hazing came to light.
According to Milton police, the alleged hazing happened at an off-campus party in February, but Fran Jackson, director of communications at Curry, said the school only recently found out.
"Upon being made aware of the allegations, the college took swift action to the issue and this involved launching our own internal investigation and reporting it to the Milton Police Department as required by law," Jackson said.
"While we regret needing to take this step, partly since it impacts the whole team, based on the information we have it was the best way to address the issue at hand."
Various members of the team have stated the allegations are false, with freshman Mike Hibbard telling Channel 25 that nothing happened.
"We weren't hurt," Hibbard said. "We weren't forced to do anything."
"I just think it's very unnecessary," player Evan Hammersley told the television station. "Honestly, I really think they're just trying to make an example of us."
Jackson said any additional sanctions for students directly involved in the alleged hazing would be issued after internal and external investigations are complete. Sanctions could vary from suspension to expulsion.
According to a Curry College press release, athletic director Vinnie Eruzione will meet with coaches and team captains to review anti-hazing policies.
Jackson said the team, which was 2-5, is expected to play a full season next year.
