Judge permits criminal case against ex-Bucknell coach to proceed
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 9:31 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
A Pennsylvania judge ruled on September 18, 2026, allowing a criminal case to continue against a former Bucknell football coach related to the death of a freshman player in 2024. The decision follows claims linking the coach to the circumstances surrounding the player's death. Legal proceedings will advance as the investigation unfolds, and further developments are expected in the coming months.
- •Criminal case involves the death of a Bucknell freshman player from 2024.
- •The ruling was made by a Pennsylvania judge on September 18, 2026.
- •Legal actions will proceed as the investigation continues.
- •The case highlights issues of safety in college athletics.
- 10:23 PMESPN — Judge allows case against ex-Bucknell coach in player's death to proceed
"A Pennsylvania judge ruled Friday to allow a criminal case related to the 2024 death of a freshman player to proceed against a former Bucknell football coach.
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