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Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago

DETROIT (AP) — More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shaving of their genitals and other abuse by teammates decades ago.

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What happened Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago.
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Left / center-leftFormer hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Sep 10, 6:06 PM

Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago

DETROIT (AP) — More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing that included the forced shavin...

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The IndependentNews report · Sep 10, 5:56 PM

Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago

More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan

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Sep 10, 5:56 PM: The Independent joined the source map.

Sep 10, 6:06 PM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 0/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.