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Another hazing incident involving prep wrestling surfaces
Jan. 12, 2012 3:39 pm
More controversy involving hazing allegations has surrounded an Iowa prep wrestling program. The Associated Press is reporting that four members of the Sioux City North High School wrestling team face simple assault charges, which is a misdemeanor.
Four wrestlers are accused of assaulting a teammate, and according to police, the incident involved humiliation techniques on the bare skin of sensitive body parts.
Alison Benson, a spokesperson for the Sioux City School District, said students were disciplined according to school policy, and wrestling coach John Torno was on administrative leave during the investigation. Torno will return to the classroom where he teaches physical education.
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