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Ex-Bucknell strength coach charged with hazing in 2024 death of player who collapsed during workout

A former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach was charged Monday with felony aggravated hazing following the 2024 death of a freshman football player who collapsed during his first workout with the team, according to a statement from the Pennsylvania attorney general and court documents.

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Jul 7, 7:20 PM

Ex-Bucknell strength coach charged with hazing in 2024 death of player who collapsed during workout

A former Bucknell strength and conditioning coach was charged Monday with felony aggravated hazing following the 2024 death of a freshman football player who collapsed during his first work...

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BBC News - US & CanadaNews report · Jul 7, 5:36 PM

Former Bucknell University football coach charged in hazing death of player

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Pennsylvania prosecutors say the coach subjected player Calvin Dickey Jr, 18, to an extreme workout despite a medical condition.

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Jul 7, 5:03 PM

Former Bucknell strength coach charged with hazing, manslaughter after football player’s death

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Former Bucknell strength and conditioning Mark Kulbis has been charged with hazing and manslaughter after the death of former football player Calvin "CJ" Dickey in 2024, the Pennsylvania Of...

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