Maine High School Football Team Kicks 7 Players Off The Team For Alleged Hazing
According to an article published by the Kennebec Journal, a Maine high school has given 7 players the boot following an investigation into an alleged hazing incident.
The KJ goes on to report that Lisbon High School kicked the kids off following an investigation that was conducted internally by the school. The alleged incdent had apparently occurred on campus and is now being handled by the Drummond Woodsum law firm out of Portland.
Richard Green, superintendent of Lisbon Schools, told the Kennebec Journal in part,
“We were confident from our information that (the removal of players) was warranted. And the reason we’re doing an internal investigation is I want a thorough job and to make sure we protect and provide support for all of our student-athletes and coaches and staff.”
When it comes to the details of what exactly happened, Ryan McGee, Lisbon Police Chief, said that he couldn't provide specific details on the incident because it involves multiple minors. However, he did go on to say that he expects the case to be picked up by the District Attorney's Office.
One parent of a student at the school said that her daughter had seen a video of the alleged incident and, while it hasn't been confirmed by law or school officials, she indicated the hazing incident could be considered sexual in nature.
As far as what constitutes an act of hazing, the Kennebec Journal went on to explain that,
“any action or situation, including harassing behavior, that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of any school personnel or student enrolled in school or any activity expected of a student as a condition of joining or maintaining membership in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses or endangers the student, regardless of the student’s willingness to participate in the activity.”
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