Former coach at Bucknell University charged in death of freshman football player
A former Bucknell University strength coach has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and hazing following the death of a freshman football player. The athlete, who had the sickle-cell trait, collapsed during an intense training session that the coach allegedly forced him to complete despite knowing his medical history.
Why it matters
The case highlights the legal and ethical responsibilities of athletic staff regarding student-athlete safety and the dangers of extreme training protocols.
A former strength and conditioning coach at Bucknell University was charged Monday in the death of a football player who collapsed during training, according to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office.
The report relies on official statements from the Attorney General's office and presents the facts of the legal charges objectively.
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