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Philadelphia personal injury and harassment attorney, Steven F. Marino, Esquire,  retained as counsel for the plaintiffs in a harassment suit against Penn State University

Ex-football player sues Penn State, claims team hazing included ‘I am going to Sandusky you’

Penn State University football coach James Franklin allegedly forced former player Isaiah Humphries out of the program after he reported violent, sexual hazing by other members of the team, according to a lawsuit filed Monday.

The lawsuit names the university, Franklin and ex-teammate Damion Barber as defendants in the case. In the suit, Humphries also claims players Micah Parsons, Yetur Gross-Matos and Jesse Luketa facilitated a campaign to harass and haze the underclassmen.

Players made unwanted sexual contact and threats such as, “I am going to Sandusky you,” Humphries claims in the lawsuit.

The lawsuit states the abuse resulted in Humphries giving up his football scholarship at Penn State and transferring to the University of California. Humphries is now seeking unspecified financial damages for the harm it caused to his football career, along with severe physical and emotional distress.

On Tuesday, Penn State said in a statement that the university’s Office of Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Response, Office of Student Conduct and Penn State Police all investigated Humphries’ allegations. Police forwarded the case to the Centre County District Attorney’s office, which decided not to pursue criminal charges.

Humphries’ attorney, Steven F. Marino of Philadelphia, also represents a former team doctor who is suing Penn State.  

According to the suit, the hazing occurred at several campus locations and was allegedly witnessed by members of the coaching staff, who failed to put a stop to the abuse. Upperclassmen allegedly told new players they were “their (expletive) because this is a prison” and made threatening statements such as, “I am going to (expletive) you.”

Comments about former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky seemed to be a focal point of the abuse, with the lawsuit noting comments such as “I am going to Sandusky you,” and “This is Jerry.”

Sandusky was arrested in 2011 after county prosecutors sought testimony from Mike McQueary, the former assistant football coach who said he saw Sandusky molest a boy in a campus locker room shower in 2001. Sandusky was found guilty on 45 counts of child sexual abuse and is now serving a 30- to 60-year prison sentence.

If you believe you have been sexually assaulted or injured by the harassment of another, Marino Associates can help.Use the free case evaluation form  or call 215-462-3200 to speak to one of our expert attorneys who will give you immediate answers to important questions.

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Published By: USA TODAY January 14, 2020 | By: Sam Ruland York Daily Record

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Steven F. Marino, wrongful death attorney for the victim’s family, who sued Septa and 2 other defendants for the death of a 29-year-old mother, who was crossing the street with her eight-year-old son, and was struck and killed by a SEPTA bus.

Mother Struck and Killed by a Septa Bus in South Philadelphia

Mother Struck and Killed, Son Injured by a SEPTA Bus In South Philadelphia

 

By Walt Hunter, Noel McLaren

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Philadelphia Police say a 29-year-old mother, crossing the street with her eight-year-old son, was struck and killed by a SEPTA bus.

It happened at 7 p.m. Friday at 15th Street and Washington Avenue in South Philadelphia.

The mother has been identified by family members as 29-year-old Sheena White.

“You don’t want to see your child leave this earth before you and when it’s the other way around it’s just terrible,” says Ronald DeJesus – the victim’s father.

Capt. Anthony Ginaldi says the child was taken to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment of cuts, scrapes and a possible concussion. He says the little boy tried to save his mother:

“He was trying to render aid to his mother and he was sitting there with his mother when they got here.”

DeJesus says telling his grandson that his mother couldn’t be saved was one of the hardest things he’s ever had to do.

Capt. Anthony Ginaldi says based on video from a camera in the bus, it was making a left turn from 15th Street onto Washington Avenue when the mother and child crossed in front, and she was struck and dragged under the bus.

As the community where White lived continues to grieve, DeJesus says there’s lots of questions:

“I know that they’re doing their investigation. She had my grandson with her so I know she was suing precaution.”

There were no passengers aboard at the time.

Police are conducting a full investigation.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a catastrophic accident, Marino Associates can help you file a claim and obtain compensation for you in return. Use the free case evaluation form  or call 215-462-3200 to speak to one of our expert attorneys who will give you immediate answers to important questions.

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Published By: cbsnews.com  by By Walt Hunter, Noel McLaren | September 26, 2014 

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