Parents sue Mohawk Area School District over alleged harassment during football camp

PITTSBURGH, Pa. (KDKA) – The parents of a former Mohawk High School student are suing the school district and several school administrators, including the superintendent.

The lawsuit alleges that the student was expelled from school because he posted a video of a Harassment incident two years ago and then punished for expressing their opinions.

The incident reportedly occurred during a football camp on school grounds.

At the time, Charges were brought against three students.

Parents demanded accountability after alleged bullying incident

Almost two years ago Parents in Mohawk Area School District demanded accountability after allegations of hazing against the school's football team surfaced.

District Attorney Joshua Lamancusa said the investigation concluded that three teenagers abused, humiliated and attacked five victims, all of whom were team members.

The school’s football team was inactive for a period of several weeks in the course of the public prosecutor's investigation.