El Cerrito High Suspends Football as Police Investigate Hazing Allegations
El Cerrito High School’s football program has been suspended amid a police investigation into alleged hazing. KRON4 and KTVU reported the suspension Thursday as investigators examined allegations involving the team.
By the Bay Area Brief staff · Edited by Seamus McKenna · · 2 min read
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El Cerrito High School’s football program has been suspended amid a police investigation into alleged hazing. KRON4 and KTVU reported the suspension Thursday as investigators examined allegations involving the team.
KTVU reported that arrests are possible. The investigation is not a finding that every player or staff member committed wrongdoing, and allegations should not be treated as convictions.
The suspension interrupts the program while school officials and police address the allegations. The reports describe an ongoing investigation; any charging decisions would be a separate step.
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