PHOENIX — Liberty High School wrestler Ryder Fortenberry said he came forward with hazing allegations against the wrestling program in order to change the culture and protect his little brother.
During an interview on KTAR News’ The Chris & Joe Show, Fortenberry said a lot of things factored into his decision to come forward, but ultimately it was knowing his younger brother was going to face what he faced that led him to become a whistleblower.
“The thought of me graduating without any of the culture being changed that is directed by the coaches, they have an impact on the culture of the team, it wasn’t going to be changed by the time my little brother was going to be in the program, and I can’t protect my little brother, you know, that’s my job,” Fortenberry said Wednesday…