EVANSTON (June 28, 2024) – Thursday, a team lead by former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch released a report following a nearly yearlong investigation into reports of widespread hazing and abuse within Northwestern University’s athletic program. In the nearly 50-page report, the investigators looking into the claims found groups within the university tasked with conducting exit interviews, reporting, and investigating were not communicating effectively. The report offered a number of suggestions for improving the handling of these claims moving forward.
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard represents a number of former student athletes who have filed lawsuits against Northwestern for claims of hazing, racism and other abuse. Attorney Lance D. Northcutt was interviewed by CBS2 about his reaction to the independent probe.
