Multiple former University of Michigan men’s hockey players file a federal lawsuit alleging years of sexualized hazing, including acts described as stripping and sexual abuse, involving current and former team members. The complaint says the conduct was carried out by older players as part of team traditions and that it occurred over many years.
The plaintiffs allege that former coach Red Berenson directed the hazing. The suit, filed by 16 players, asserts that the alleged abuse took place amid a culture of retaliation and coercion and that it affected players over extended periods. The outlets describe the hazing as resembling sexualized abuse and include allegations that victims were “stripped,” sexually abused, and “tortured” as part of the claimed traditions.
While the reports focus on the nature of the allegations, they differ slightly in emphasis: one highlights the lawsuit’s claim that Berenson played a directed role, while another stresses the long time span dating to the 1980s and the broader pattern of conduct described in the filing. The lawsuit seeks legal remedies, and the allegations are contested and not proven in court.
