Earlier this week, a Massachusetts judge dismissed a plea from the Boston College Swim and Dive team to reinstate their season after a suspension due to alleged hazing, reported by WHDH.
The ruling swiftly followed a temporary restraining order request by the student-athletes. But, following the denial, the athletes dropped their lawsuit, as their main goal was to compete during the ongoing investigation, according to NBC Boston.
Boston College's hazing scandal marks another event in collegiate sports plagued by such issues. Earlier this year, Harvard University was grappling with a similar issue as the women's hockey coach Katey Stone retired amidst misconduct allegations, as per Hoodline.
These court documents offer an insight into the alleged September hazing. Frosh, aimed at freshmen of the swim and dive team, involved forcing them to participate excessively in drinking games, complete with vomit bags, WHDH noted. The evidence supporting these allegations, Boston College claims, includes interviews with 20 team members and relevant photos and videos.
Tara Davis, the attorney of the 37 anonymous student-athletes suing Boston College for reinstating the team and for damages relating to emotional and reputational harm, insisted these allegations were not proven, according to NBC Boston. Davis described this time as troubling for her clients, who feel they have been unjustly barred from competing.
