New Mexico State University (NMSU) recently announced that it will pay $8 million to settle a lawsuit filed by three former basketball players alleging sexual assault and hazing. The suit was filed in 2018 and alleged that the university had failed to protect the players from the abuse they experienced.
The lawsuit claimed that the players were subjected to physical and verbal abuse, including being forced to strip naked and perform degrading acts. The players also alleged that they were sexually assaulted by their teammates and that the university had failed to take any action to stop the abuse.
The settlement comes after a long legal battle between the players and the university. The players had initially sought $25 million in damages, but the university refused to settle for that amount. After months of negotiations, the two sides finally reached an agreement for $8 million.
The settlement is a victory for the players, who have been seeking justice for years. It is also a reminder of the importance of protecting students from abuse and harassment. Universities must take action to ensure that students are safe and protected from any form of abuse or harassment.
The settlement is also a reminder of the importance of holding universities accountable when they fail to protect their students. NMSU has agreed to pay a significant sum of money to settle the lawsuit, which shows that universities can be held responsible for their failure to protect students from abuse and harassment.
This settlement is a reminder that universities must take action to ensure that all students are safe and protected from any form of abuse or harassment. It is also a reminder that universities can be held accountable when they fail to protect their students.