High school basketball players accused of punching freshmen
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Seven high school basketball players have been suspended in New Mexico over allegations the boys ganged up on freshmen teammates, hitting and punching them.
KOAT-TV in Albuquerque reports (http://bit.ly/1QfAgq9) that Santa Fe Public Schools is investigating the alleged incident that took place earlier this month.
The school district says it allegedly happened during a bus ride Feb. 5 after a Santa Fe High School game.
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The father of a player told KOAT that his said the older players had all the freshmen go to the back of a bus.
The more senior players then began to punch them, he said.
District officials say attorneys are reviewing video from bus surveillance cameras. The footage has not been released.
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New Mexico State Police are also investigating.
No charges have been filed.
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Information from: KOAT-TV, http://www.thenewmexicochannel.com/index.html