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A Gettysburg College swimmer has been expelled after allegedly carving a racial slur into his teammate’s chest at an on-campus gathering.
The victim’s family released a statement saying that the incident occurred two weeks ago and that the victim was the only person of color present. They stated that the perpetrator was someone the victim trusted.
The school has been investigating the incident and has expelled the student who committed the hate crime. The other student involved is receiving support from the college.
The Gettysburg Police Department has not received a complaint about the incident, but they have reached out to campus safety and were informed that the victim has chosen to let the college handle the matter.
The victim’s family is aware of their right to pursue criminal charges. The college and the family are working together to address the situation and hope it can be a transformative moment for the community.