High School football player charged for hazing younger teammate
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SPOTSYLVANIA (WSLS10) -A fifteen-year-old Spotsylvania High School football player was arrested Friday after an apparent hazing attack.
Spotsylvania County Sheriff's office says the incident happened on October 23 when older players hazed and assaulted two younger players.
Deputies say the victims were first hesitant about coming forward, but eventually confirmed the incidents.
The fifteen-year-old suspect is charged with attempted sodomy with an inanimate object, a felony and assault by mob.
Authorities believe more students are involved in the attacks. The incident remains under investigation.
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