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Understanding 'Sexualized Hazing' as Young Wrestlers Pursue Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Against High School - Pulptastic
- Former Liberty High wrestlers file multimillion-dollar claims against the Peoria Unified School District alleging sexualized hazing and harassment.
- The lawsuit seeks up to $8 million for two claimants and $4 million for a third, according to the report.
- Liberty High School wrestling coach Eric Brenton is named in the lawsuit and is on administrative leave.
- A police report mentions a video showing a wrestler placing his genitals on a teammate's face during an incident.
- District officials say they are reviewing all information to reach a fair resolution under policy and law.
- The Peoria Police Department and district previously investigated similar concerns about the wrestling program.
- Kim Cobb, a parent of a former Liberty wrestler, has spoken at school board meetings criticizing the practices.
- District communications say interviews with current and former wrestlers are ongoing to gather information.
- The case highlights ongoing concerns about hazing and sexual harassment in school sports teams.
- Liberty High School's wrestling program has been a focal point of prior investigations.
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