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Settlement reached in alleged hazing incident

Related Topics: Hazing, The News & Observer

UNC said it won’t release information about a settlement between a former UNC football player and the University over an alleged hazing event.

News reports at the time reported the event, which occurred in August 2014, left then first-year football player Jackson Boyer with a concussion. Boyer transferred to the University of Southern California, where he is now a junior and playing football.

The News and Observer recently reported a settlement between the University and Boyer had been reached. According to their reports, Boyer had been awarded $795,000 to cover actual or potential personal injury claims, which could have included damages, attorney fees and litigation expenses.