More defendants have be dropped from a federal lawsuit alleging racial discrimination within the Iowa Hawkeye football program.
Kirk Ferentz, Brian Ferentz, Gary Barta and Chris Doyle have been dropped from the suit, filed by former Hawkeye Akrum Wadley and a dozen others.
The call for dismissal was made Monday, however the case is still open again the University of Iowa and the Board of Regents.
This comes just days after another Hawkeye coaching staff member, Seth Wallace, was dropped from the lawsuit.
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The suit alleges Kirk Ferentz "witnessed, tolerated, and enabled most, if not all, instances of race discrimination against African Americans."
Back in 2020 Ferentz admitted to failing to make necessary and effective changes to correct the culture of "racial or cultural biases" against African American players.
Since the initial suit was filed, a federal judge has thrown out several portions of the suit, while allowing others to proceed. In 2021, Federal Judge Stephanie Rose released Athletic Director Gary Barta and Strength Coach Raimond Braithwaite as defendants. Judge Rose also tossed out claims that Ferentz failed to train and supervise his staff, and that his program created and maintained a systemic pattern and practice of unlawful race discrimination.
The dismissal means the plaintiff can still re-file charges, alter the claim, or bring the case to another court.
Many portions of the case remain under seal, keeping much of the information about the current status, for now, from public view.
Kirk Ferentz, Brian Ferentz, Gary Barta and Chris Doyle have been dropped from the suit, filed by former Hawkeye Akrum Wadley and a dozen others.
The call for dismissal was made Monday, however the case is still open again the University of Iowa and the Board of Regents.
This comes just days after another Hawkeye coaching staff member, Seth Wallace, was dropped from the lawsuit.
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The suit alleges Kirk Ferentz "witnessed, tolerated, and enabled most, if not all, instances of race discrimination against African Americans."
Back in 2020 Ferentz admitted to failing to make necessary and effective changes to correct the culture of "racial or cultural biases" against African American players.
Since the initial suit was filed, a federal judge has thrown out several portions of the suit, while allowing others to proceed. In 2021, Federal Judge Stephanie Rose released Athletic Director Gary Barta and Strength Coach Raimond Braithwaite as defendants. Judge Rose also tossed out claims that Ferentz failed to train and supervise his staff, and that his program created and maintained a systemic pattern and practice of unlawful race discrimination.
The dismissal means the plaintiff can still re-file charges, alter the claim, or bring the case to another court.
Many portions of the case remain under seal, keeping much of the information about the current status, for now, from public view.
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