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Scandal erupts at Menlo College wrestling program as stars break cover to reveal vile texts

Nypost · · 329 words · By Ross O'Keefe
Institutional Response Racial discrimination Campus Misconduct
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/bay-area-college-wrestling-champs-accused-…

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9 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Two college wrestlers have broken ranks to accuse members of their national championship winning team of hurling racial slurs at them.”
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Only one relevant web search result mentions Menlo College students frustrated over alleged racist commentary and the N-word being used by wrestling teammates. Other results are unrelated to this specific event.
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web search NEUTRAL — "Outrage sparks as man offers candy for racial slur on campus.“We have received several reports of this white student in blackface holding up this racist sign on Kansas State University main campus. C…
https://atlantablackstar.com/2026/05/04/person-appears-on-co…
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web search NEUTRAL — Menlo College is accused of not taking any action to address alleged racist commentary. Two members of the wrestling team said teammates repeatedly used the N word on text threads and in conversations…
https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/menlo-college-racist-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — A man in California allegedly threw racial slurs at a Black citizen and police reportedly refused to arrest him.He alleged that after stepping in, the man directed racial slurs at him. The citizen als…
https://thenerdstash.com/california-man-allegedly-throws-rac…
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“Koki Mayfield and SD Nimeri, who are both black, claimed other stars repeatedly called them the N-word and made slave jokes while at the private Menlo College in the Bay Area.”
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The provided evidence for this claim contains unrelated results (a Japanese model, a restaurant, and a cardiologist). There is no evidence in the provided search results confirming the names Koki Mayfield or SD Nimeri in relation to these allegations.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mitsuki Kimura (木村 光希, Kimura Mitsuki; born February 5, 2003), known professionally as Kōki (stylized as Kōki,), [2] is a Japanese model, songwriter and actress.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kōki_(model)
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web search NEUTRAL — 4M Followers, 99 Following, 1,465 Posts - Kōki, (@koki) on Instagram: "🇫🇷 Elite Paris 🇺🇸 THE SOCIETY MANAGEMENT UK Independent talent group"
https://www.instagram.com/koki/
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web search NEUTRAL — Koki's is a cozy restaurant in Aurora, CO that offers a diverse menu of international cuisine. With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, Koki's provides a casual dining experience for patrons…
https://www.mapquest.com/us/colorado/kokis-373071294
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“They shared shocking text exchanges where students aggressively attacked them and also made homophobic comments.”
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The provided evidence consists of unrelated YouTube videos and articles about celebrities and LGBTQ issues. No evidence exists in the provided results regarding text exchanges from Menlo College students.
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web search NEUTRAL — This was the longest video for me to make....I had to put 2 and 2 together, did my research and finally finished putting the truth apart from the rumours.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPDo_LjDCQ8
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web search NEUTRAL — From Paris Hilton and Donald Trump to J.K. Rowling, these celebrities who have come under fire for their homophobic or transphobic comments. Photos: @parishilton, @realdonaldtrump/Instagram; @Mofoman3…
https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr Nuha Nimeri completed her MBBS in 1997 and her MD in Pediatrics and Child Health at the University of Khartoum, Sudan. She currently serves as a consultant in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at th…
https://www.heartcongress.scientexconference.com/speaker/Nuh…
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“It comes just weeks after the college program won the coveted NCWA National Championship in Louisiana on April 3.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm that Menlo College wrestling won the NCWA National Championship in Louisiana (Bossier City).
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web search NEUTRAL — Menlo College wrestling delivered a championship performance for the record books this weekend in Louisiana, as the Oaks once again proved themselves among the elite programs in collegiate wrestling. …
https://www.menlo.edu/menlo-college-wrestling-national-champ…
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web search NEUTRAL — BOSSIER CITY, LA - Menlo Men's Wrestling outclassed the entire competition at the NCWA National Championship, taking the team title for the second year in a row with an incredible 6 individual nationa…
https://menloathletics.com/news/2026/3/29/mens-wrestling-men…
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web search NEUTRAL — NCWA Release BOSSIER CITY, La. - Menlo College made Friday's charge to the top of the tournament standings count, expanding its lead via a plethora of finals appearances to outdistance the field and w…
https://nwcaonline.com/news/2025/3/17/national-wrestling-coa…
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“Koki Mayfield told NBC Bay Area this week: “They replied to me saying, ‘This is why we should bring back slavery.””
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The provided evidence for this claim contains general NBC news headlines and unrelated Wikipedia entries about Ahmaud Arbery and tornadoes. There is no evidence of the specific quote attributed to Koki Mayfield.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A deadly late-season tornado outbreak, the deadliest on record in December, produced catastrophic damage and numerous fatalities across portions of the Southern United States and Ohio Valley from the …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On February 23, 2020, Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old black man, was murdered during a racially motivated hate crime while jogging in Satilla Shores, a neighborhood near Brunswick in Glynn County, Georgi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Ahmaud_Arbery
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web search NEUTRAL — Boston. Bay Area. South Florida.Trump says he is reviewing Iran's new offer but doubts it is 'acceptable'. Iran's latest proposal would open shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. blockade,…
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“The athletes also displayed a text that showed a teammate joke that a person “raped a mother and a child.””
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The provided evidence consists of unrelated YouTube videos and a generic warning about a false donation message. There is no evidence of a text message regarding the rape of a mother and child in the context of Menlo College.
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web search NEUTRAL — A lawyer (Jason Sudeikis) uses embarrassing texts of defendant Chad Jeremy (Eli Manning) to prove he is innocent of murder, but guilty of failing to pick up ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2ra7ixXM10
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web search NEUTRAL — A false text message has been circulating that describes an incident involving a 5-year old girl. The message states that every time you forward it to someone, Dell Children's Medical Center will dona…
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/maria-raped-child/
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore hilarious jokes about deleting text messages with funny memes. Share a laugh with friends over relatable moments back and forth!See more videos about Invisible Text, You Missed The Joke , Situ…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/deleting-text-messages-jokes
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“The school’s wrestling coach held a meeting to address the behavior, but the students said it continued.”
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While one source mentions the allegations of racist commentary at Menlo College, there is no specific evidence in the provided results confirming that a coach held a meeting to address this specific behavior. One result mentions a coach slapping a student over a different joke, which is not the same event.
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web search NEUTRAL — Menlo College was founded in 1927 when the Menlo School for Boys grew to include a junior college. The institution, under the leadership of Lowry Howard, changed its name to Menlo School and Junior Co…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menlo_College
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web search NEUTRAL — Menlo College is accused of not taking any action to address alleged racist commentary. Two members of the wrestling team said teammates repeatedly used the N word on text threads and in conversations…
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/menlo-college-studen…
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web search NEUTRAL — A reportedly "mild mannered" wrestling coach allegedly slapped a student-athlete who made a "six-seven" joke at practice.
https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2026/05/01/wrestling-coach-…
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“Menlo College president Steven Weiner said he is “committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive community, and takes all reports of misconduct seriously.””
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One source explicitly quotes the president's statement regarding a 'respectful and inclusive community,' and another source confirms Steven Weiner is the President of Menlo College via LinkedIn.
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web search NEUTRAL — Menlo College’s president issued a statement saying the school is “committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive community, and takes all reports of misconduct seriously.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/menlo-college-studen…
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web search NEUTRAL — During President Weiner’s tenure, Menlo College has achieved remarkable growth and… · Experience: Menlo College · Education: The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business · Location: Atherton ·…
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-weiner-7a20378
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web search NEUTRAL — Atherton, CA – February, 2025: Menlo College is proud to announce the successful completion of its $5 million matching campaign, a bold fundraising initiative that exceeded expectations and raised $10…
https://www.menlo.edu/menlo-college-raises-10-7-million-in-r…
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““The college has conducted an investigation into the matter and have taken appropriate steps to address it in accordance with their policies and values.””
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No evidence was provided for this claim in the search results.
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