Lawsuit Filed Against Coach DeSean Jackson Over Locker Room Assault Incident
Lawsuit says head coach DeSean Jackson didn't punish player who choked teammate
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A former Delaware State University football player, Malachi Biggs, has filed a lawsuit against head coach DeSean Jackson and others, alleging failure to discipline teammate Anthony Hebert, who allegedly choked Biggs unconscious in November 2025. The incident reportedly left Biggs with severe injuries, and the lawsuit claims a culture of violence was allowed to persist within the program.
- 01Malachi Biggs alleges he was choked unconscious by teammate Anthony Hebert.
- 02The incident occurred on November 19, 2025, over an Instagram post.
- 03Biggs suffered multiple jaw fractures and nine broken teeth.
- 04The lawsuit claims DeSean Jackson and other officials did not discipline Hebert.
- 05Jackson denies fostering a culture of violence or hazing within the program.
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Malachi Biggs, a former defensive back for Delaware State University (DSU), has filed a lawsuit against head coach DeSean Jackson, alleging he failed to take action against teammate Anthony Hebert after an assault in the locker room on November 19, 2025. According to the lawsuit, Hebert choked Biggs until he lost consciousness over an Instagram post, resulting in multiple fractures in his jaw and nine broken teeth. The lawsuit names Jackson, assistant coach Travis Clark, director of football operations Jane Hicks, and the university, claiming they created an unsafe environment and ignored prior incidents involving Hebert. Despite the assault, Hebert was allowed to play in a game against South Carolina State just three days later and was later hired as a coach. Jackson responded to the allegations, stating he prioritizes the safety and well-being of student-athletes and has never encouraged a violent culture within the program. The case highlights serious concerns regarding supervision and the handling of violence in college sports environments.
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The lawsuit raises significant concerns about player safety and the culture within college sports programs, potentially affecting how universities manage incidents of violence and hazing.
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