During the same period a year ago, the Times said, eight such incidents were reported. Hank Nuwer has written books about hazing. Hazing and pledging activities in college fraternities have caused at least one death a year since 1970, according to Nuwer. Those subjected to hazing are sometimes forced to drink excessively or even participate in criminal behavior just to be considered part of a group. In the Trumbull High School hazing case, school officials said they were unaware of the alleged violence.
Experts say student athletes are often the victims of hazing.
Lizzi Murtie knows firsthand about hazing. Murtie was a freshman on the gymnastics team at Essex High School in Vermont two years ago. Correspondent Frank Buckley and The Associated Press contributed to this report. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you.