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Sixteen former University of Michigan men’s hockey players filed a federal sex discrimination lawsuit in Detroit, alleging they endured ritualized sexual abuse and hazing between 1984 and 2001. The complaint accuses longtime head coach Red Berenson of knowing about the misconduct and failing to intervene, while the university denies responsibility, citing its early adoption of anti-hazing policies.
Sixteen former University of Michigan hockey players have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that they were subjected to ritualized sexual abuse and hazing between 1984 and 2001. The suit claims that head coach Red Berenson and other staff members were aware of the misconduct, which included forced genital shaving and other degrading acts, but failed to intervene. While the university denies responsibility, citing its early adoption of anti-hazing policies, the plaintiffs argue that the abuse was a required part of team membership. The legal action stems from conversations among former teammates in 2024 and seeks damages as well as mandatory hazing-prevention training for all student athletes.
Sixteen former University of Michigan hockey players filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the program condoned ritualized sexual abuse and hazing from 1984 to 2001. The complaint claims coaches, including Red Berenson, knew of the abuse but failed to stop it, while the university denies liability, stating that any misconduct violated its anti-hazing policies.
Sixteen former University of Michigan men’s hockey players filed a federal lawsuit in Detroit on September 9, 2026, alleging that the program institutionalized sexualized hazing from 1984 to 2001. The complaint claims that coaches, including legendary figure Red Berenson, facilitated and concealed acts described as torture, such as forced genital shaving and anal penetration. While the university denies liability, the suit seeks damages and mandatory hazing prevention training.
Sixteen former University of Michigan men’s hockey players have filed a federal lawsuit alleging that the program mandated ritualized sexual abuse between 1984 and 2001. The complaint claims that coaches, including legendary figure Red Berenson, knew of and concealed the hazing, which included forced genital shaving and other violent acts. While the university denies liability, citing its early adoption of anti-hazing policies, the plaintiffs seek damages and mandatory prevention training. This case follows a series of recent scandals involving the university’s athletic department, including a massive settlement for prior sexual abuse cases.