Approximately 1,000 former Northwestern University athletes have sent a letter condemning hazing while defending the school's culture.
Approximately 1,000 former Northwestern University athletes sent a letter condemning hazing while defending the school's culture, saying allegations of abuse within the football program and other men's and women's teams do not reflect their experiences.
Northwestern is facing more than a dozen lawsuits across multiple sports with allegations including sexual abuse of players by teammates as well as racist comments by coaches and race-based assaults. The letter was signed by 1,004 people, including 277 football players and four football managers, two student trainers and three mascots.
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