Legal Commentary

The UW Marching Band, accused of hazing, barred from performing at tonight's game.

[UW-Madison Band Director Mike] Leckrone found out about the allegations at 3:45 p.m. Friday afternoon and informed the members of the suspension at around 4:30 p.m. ....

The band has a history of hazing. ... Leckrone said the allegations Friday were very similar to those in 2006.

The 2006 incidents included: demeaning and abusive demands for younger band members to run errands and refill beer cups for older members; women forced to kiss other women to gain access to bus bathrooms; highly sexualized banter and more, according to the university.

Full post as published by Althouse on October 04, 2008 (boomark / email).