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Former Players Sue Western Oregon for $28M Over Abuse

1/30/2025

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Nine former women's basketball players from Western Oregon University are taking a stand, filing a $28 million lawsuit against coaches Jessica Peatross and DJ Marlow. They allege a harrowing experience of physical and emotional abuse, including grueling conditioning and verbal humiliation. Their courage to report the abuse was met with retaliation, and the university's investigation, which found no wrongdoing, only deepened their anguish.

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Story summary

Nine former women's basketball players from Western Oregon University are taking a stand, filing a $28 million lawsuit against coaches Jessica Peatross and DJ Marlow. They allege a harrowing experience of physical and emotional abuse, including grueling conditioning and verbal humiliation. Their courage to report the abuse was met with retaliation, and the university's investigation, which found no wrongdoing, only deepened their anguish.