Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announces that Mark Kulbis, a former Bucknell University strength and conditioning coach, is charged in connection with the 2024 death of a freshman football player. Prosecutors allege that the player collapsed during his first workout with the team and later died. According to the attorney general’s statement and court documents cited by outlets, Kulbis faces a felony aggravated hazing charge. CBS Sports further reports that he also faces misdemeanor counts including involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment, along with hazing-related allegations tied to the player’s death. CBS News reports on statements from the player’s parents after the charges were filed, describing their reaction to the announcement. The case follows the death that occurred roughly two years before the charges were announced. The reports do not indicate the outcome of the criminal process or whether additional defendants are involved. The allegations center on events connected to the workout during which the player collapsed, according to the cited public statements and charging documents.
Former Bucknell strength coach charged in 2024 player death
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announces that Mark Kulbis, a former Bucknell University strength and conditioning coach, is charged in connection with the 2024 death of a freshman football...
- Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announces charges against former Bucknell University strength and conditioning coach Mark Kulbis.
- Kulbis is charged with felony aggravated hazing in connection with a player’s 2024 death after he collapses during a workout.
- CBS Sports reports additional misdemeanor counts, including involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment, along with hazing-related allegations.
- The case involves the death of a freshman football player, identified by CBS Sports as Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr.
- Parents of the player publicly respond after the charges are filed, according to CBS News.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
1 month agoTwo years after the death of an 18-year-old football player at Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, the team's former strength and conditioning coach has been hit with felony charges, including aggravated hazing and involuntary manslaughter. Mark Strassmann reports.
1 month agoA former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach was charged Monday with felony aggravated hazing following the 2024 death of a freshman football player who collapsed during his first workout with the team, according to a statement from the Pennsylvania attorney general and court documents.
1 month agoMark Kulbis also faces misdemeanor counts of involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and hazing tied to the death of freshman football player Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.
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