Two cadets at the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point are suing the school.

Marina Ronzoni and Morgan Mitchell say they were unfairly punished after being accused of lying to administrators about drinking at a soccer game.

The lawsuit claims both students were initially given penalties that included extra duty hours.

The students appealed the decision and appeared before a new honor board.

They say their penalty then changed to a set back graduation date by one year.

News 12 has reached out to the academy for comment and are waiting to hear back.