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Northwestern Settles Lawsuit with Ex-Coach Over Hazing Claims
8/22/2025
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Story summary
- Northwestern University and former football coach Pat Fitzgerald settled a lawsuit over his 2023 firing related to hazing allegations.
- Fitzgerald alleged wrongful termination and sought $130 million in damages.
- Settlement terms are undisclosed, but both parties stated Fitzgerald did not condone hazing.
- Northwestern plans to implement new training protocols to prevent future incidents.
