11 New York Lacrosse Players Face Misdemeanor Charges After Alleged Hazing Incident, DA Says

The teenagers have been charged with unlawful imprisonment for an alleged hazing incident involving five younger teammates.

The Westhill boys lacrosse team huddles up during a matchup against General Brown at Westhill High School, in Syracuse, N.Y., on April 12, 2025. Lia Garnes/Syracuse.com via AP

Eleven teenage lacrosse players from upstate New York have been charged with unlawful imprisonment in the second degree, a misdemeanor, following an alleged hazing incident involving five younger teammates.

The Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to NTD, sister media of The Epoch Times, that the charges were filed Thursday.