Authorities in Onondaga County warned 11 high school students of potential felony kidnapping charges for their role in an extreme hazing ritual. This ritual involved staging a mock kidnapping of younger players with a handgun and even putting one in a trunk. District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick condemned their actions as a serious lack of judgment and stupidity. He urged the involved to turn themselves in within 48 hours to receive lesser charges, stating that failure to comply would result in adult felony charges. Such charges could lead to significant prison time, showcasing the gravity of the situation.
At a news conference Tuesday, District Attorney Bill Fitzpatrick stated, 'This went way beyond hazing,' emphasizing the extreme nature of the incident and the lack of judgment involved.
Fitzpatrick issued an ultimatum for the involved students to turn themselves in within 48 hours, stating, 'This is a one-time, 48-hour offer,' to reduce potential charges.
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