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Agreement in works to settle Northwestern hazing lawsuits that led to football coach's firing

  • Former Northwestern football players are settling lawsuits alleging hazing and abuse with the school.
  • Lawsuits filed in 2023 prompted the settlement and the firing of coach Pat Fitzgerald in July.
  • The lawsuits allege sexual abuse and racial discrimination, leading to mediation and a confidential settlement.
  • Fitzgerald denies wrongdoing; his attorneys claim, "As previously stated, Coach Fitzgerald committed no wrongdoing."
  • Fitzgerald is suing Northwestern for $130 million, with a trial set for November 3, 2025, regarding his firing.
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Northwestern settles hazing lawsuits; Pat Fitzgerald’s suit continues

A group of football players agreed to settle its lawsuits against Northwestern that concerned allegations of hazing and abusive behavior under previous coach Pat Fitzgerald. Per Bloomberg News, "master settlement agreements" were signed but the final documentation was still being…

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Agreement in works to settle Northwestern hazing lawsuits that led to football coach's firing

Former Northwestern University football players are finalizing an agreement with the school to settle lawsuits alleging hazing and abuse on the team that led to longtime coach Pat Fitzgerald’s firing.

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Chicago Sun Times broke the news in Chicago, United States on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
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