For the first time since ‘private photos and videos’ were shared online at the University of Wisconsin women’s volleyball teamthe team appeared in court.
Friday night in Madison, Wisconsin Badgers played against Michigan Statewon 3-0 against the Spartans.
The Wisconsin Badgers are celebrating after defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship on December 18, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.
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The win moves Wisconsin to 14-3 overall and 8-1 against the Big Ten. Badgers put him in third ahead of Nebraska (9-0) and Ohio State (9-1).
Police investigating after ‘private photos’ of Wisconsin women’s volleyball team leaked online
Wisconsin’s women’s volleyball team is ranked #5 in the nation.
The athletic department said Wednesday that UW-Madison police were investigating “multiple crimes” after the school was notified of a photo of a student-athlete that was “never intended to be shared publicly.” .
“We are aware of private photos and videos. UW Volleyball Student Athlete Things that were never meant to be shared publicly are being disseminated digitally,” the university statement read.
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“Unauthorized sharing is a serious and unjustifiable violation of a student-athlete’s privacy, including a potential violation of university policy and criminal law.”
The Wisconsin Badgers are celebrating after defeating the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship on December 18, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.
(Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images)
One of the images released online reportedly shows members of the team lifting up their sports bras and posing after winning the 2021 Big Ten Championship.
“UWPD is investigating multiple crimes, including sharing sensitive photos without consent. UWPD has not investigated volleyball student-athletes for misconduct in this matter,” the statement said. continued.
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“Our number one priority is to support student-athletes, providing them with the appropriate services and resources.”
Nicklin Haymes #1 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers sets the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship on December 18, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio.
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The University of Washington Athletic Department said the volleyball team was not investigated for misconduct.
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The Badgers play No. 24 Michigan next Sunday in Ann Arbor.
Fox News’ Paulina Dedaj contributed to this report
