New reporting from CNN and CNY Central reveals chilling details about the Westhill lacrosse hazing case that rocked the community. According to CNN, members of the varsity team texted each other during a rival’s game, agreeing it was the perfect night for a “prank” targeting younger players.
Authorities said the “prank” escalated into a staged abduction where a victim was tied up, hooded, and stuffed into a car trunk, with an airsoft gun reportedly involved. Eleven team members now face misdemeanor charges for the incident.
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon emphasized the community’s need to hold students accountable while working toward healing after the shocking event.
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