The Rhode Island Interscholastic League has issued a statement condemning "all forms of hazing, harassment, and discrimination, including antisemitism," as an investigation into the school's handling of an alleged hazing incident involving a Jewish player on the Smithfield High School football team is underway.

In a statement posted to Instagram this week, the RIIL said that it is "aware of the concerning reports in Smithfield" and that the league "has been in communication with the Smithfield School Department and remains committed to supporting and working with our member schools by providing leadership training, compliance support and educational resources..."

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