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Investigator finds 'no evidence' of hazing on LU men's soccer team

Anonymous report in student newspaper said players tied up, forced to drink alcohol and groped
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Laurentian University says a third-party investigator has found no evidence to support anonymous allegations of hazing on the university's men's soccer team.

The university's student newspaper, the Lambda, reported that it had been contacted by a former player with the team.

He said he and other first-year players were tied up, blindfolded and forced to drink alcohol at a party. They were also groped and even cut with a knife to draw blood as a sign of unity, the report said.

Laurentian said it received the anonymous allegations Aug. 17 of this year. 

Because of the nature of the complaint, the university immediately began an investigation conducted under Laurentian University’s Policy and Program on Respect Workplace and Learning Environment.

“There is no evidence to support a finding that the allegations identified in the submitted complaint, in fact, occurred as reported," the investigation concluded.

This finding pertains to both coaches and players named in the allegations, the university said. The complainant chose to remain anonymous.

All varsity athletes receive training about the expectations and standards to which they are held, said the university. Athletes are required to sign a behavioural contract before the season begins.

“Laurentian is proud of its varsity athletes and takes all allegations of misconduct very seriously,” said a statement from the university.


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