Richard Pitino, UNM sued over alleged hazing altercation

Richard Pitino and the University of New Mexico have been accused of “disregarding incidents of hazing and violent behavior,” according to a civil rights lawsuit filed in New Mexico’s Second Judicial District Court.

Redshirt freshman Shane Douma-Sanchez filed the suit, claiming that he was attacked on the team plane by a teammate in November.

According to KOAT, “an assailant, described only as a starting member of the team and scholarship recipient, punched Douma-Sanchez as he sat in his seat, fracturing his nose, along with “targeting” another injured teammate identified as “John Doe.” The lawsuit alleges the attacker was upset by the seating arrangements on the plane.”

The lawsuit seeks actual and punitive damages to be determined at trial under the New Mexico Civil Rights Act and Tort Claims Act, plus legal fees.

Here’s the full report from KOAT:

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