Ending domestic violence begins with men standing up against it (Editorial Board Opinion)
Posted May 09, 2021
Syracuse attack Chase Scanlan (22) and Syracuse attack Stephen Rehfuss (29) celebrate a goal vs. Holy Cross at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday March 20, 2021. Rehfuss was among the leaders of the lacrosse team who protested Scanlan s reinstatement after an alleged domestic violence incident.
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In our “winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing” culture, it is heartening to see the Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team take a public stand by refusing to play with a teammate linked to domestic violence.
Last week, players Drake Porter, Stephen Rehfuss, Owen Hiltz, Jamie Trimboli and Danny Varello (among others) turned their on-field protest into a teaching moment for their coach, their university, the lacrosse community and all of us. They pledged:
Fri May 7 2021 | Matt DaSilva | College
PHOTO BY RICH BARNES
Syracuse freshman Owen Hiltz, one of several players wearing 1OVE messages on their helmets as teammate Chase Scanlan faced a domestic violence-related charge in court, scored seven goals in a 21-14 win over Robert Morris at the Carrier Dome.
As suspended Syracuse lacrosse star Chase Scanlan faced a domestic violence-related charge in court Friday, his Orange teammates sent multiple messages in a 21-14 win over Robert Morris in their regular season finale Friday at the Carrier Dome.
Several Syracuse players wore athletic tape on their helmets inscribed with the word “1OVE” or showed similar displays in support of the One Love Foundation, which educates young people about abusive relationships.
Syracuse attack Chase Scanlan arrested prior to SU’s final home game
Courtesy of Rich Barnes | USA TODAY Sports
Chase Scanlan was involved in a domestic incident early on April 18 after Syracuse’s game against UNC.
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UPDATED: May 7, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Syracuse attack Chase Scanlan was arrested Friday and charged with criminal mischief, according to a Syracuse Police Department spokesperson. The redshirt sophomore was involved in what the Department of Public Safety classified as a domestic incident on April 18.
SU Athletics said in a statement that Scanlan has been suspended from all athletic participation following his arrest. Scanlan was arrested on the charge of criminal mischief in the fourth degree. He is currently listed in the county’s inmate database. The crime, a misdemeanor, can include intentionally damaging another person’s property.
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Chase Scanlan suspended from Syracuse lacrosse team hours after arrest
Updated May 07, 4:52 PM;
Posted May 07, 4:00 PM
Syracuse’ Chase Scanlan tries to sneak a shot in the corner in a game against Stony Brook on March 11 at the Carrier Dome. (Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com)
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Syracuse, N.Y. Syracuse University has suspended star lacrosse player Chase Scanlan from the team hours after his arrest Friday.
The university released a statement on Scanlan’s status moments before the team’s game against Robert Morris got underway inside the Carrier Dome.
“We were notified today that Chase Scanlan has been arrested by the Syracuse Police Department. The Department of Athletics immediately convened the Athletics Privileges Committee to evaluate and determine appropriate action,” the statement said.