A former Northwestern football player filed the first lawsuit against Pat Fitzgerald and members of the school's leadership
The player, identified in the lawsuit as John Doe, alleged Tuesday in the Cook County Court in Chicago that Fitzgerald, Northwestern University President Michael Schill, the board of trustees and athletic director Derrick Gragg enabled and concealed sexual misconduct and racial discrimination.
At least eight former Northwestern football players have retained attorneys following recent revelations that led to Fitzgerald's firing and sharp criticism of university leadership for its initial response to the allegations.& Perconti law firm announced Monday they have "uncovered a vast array of incidents of abuse in the Northwestern football program.
"It's disgusting that this conduct is continuing into 2022," Stinar said. "We fully intend to hold those that were involved, that knew, that enabled accountable, and hold the university accountable as well."
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