Suspected hazing death in fraternity leads to important questions following autopsy results
A tragedy unfolded in January during a fraternity hazing event that resulted in the death of an 18-year-old college freshman, Colin Daniel Martinez, who died after being forced to consume a dangerous amount of alcohol. The incident, which occurred in conjunction with a Delta Tau Delta recruitment event near Northern Arizona University, has since led […]
Strange bodycam footage reveals supposed hazing event in a grimy fraternity house basement
A concerning video from the University of Iowa has been shared widely online, depicting a hazing event where a college pledge is blindfolded and doused in an unidentified substance while in a basement. Body camera footage recorded on November 15, 2024, captures police and firefighters reacting to a fire alarm at the Alpha Delta Phi […]
Arizona student dies, 3 face charges in fraternity hazing case at NAU
An Arizona college student died and three individuals were arrested following an off-campus fraternity event last weekend. As reported by the Flagstaff Police Department, officers arrived at the scene around 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, January 31, after being alerted to an 18-year-old male student from Northern Arizona University (NAU) who was found “unresponsive” in a […]
Three fraternity leaders in Arizona face charges of hazing following the death of a pledge.
Three brothers from a fraternity in Arizona are facing hazing charges after an 18-year-old student was found dead following a party. This unfortunate incident occurred at Northern Arizona University, where the pledge reportedly consumed a significant amount of alcohol during a rush event. The young man was discovered unconscious in the Delta Tau Delta house […]
University of Colorado halts Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity due to hazing allegations
University of Colorado Boulder Suspends Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity The University of Colorado Boulder has put the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity chapter on suspension, prompting an immediate end to all its activities. This decision follows what university officials referred to as a “credible report” concerning hazing. The first report came to light on December 1 […]
Family from Texas takes legal action against fraternity over supposed hazing that resulted in student’s death.
Texas College Freshman’s Family Files Lawsuit After Suicide Linked to Fraternity Hazing The family of an 18-year-old college freshman from Texas has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit, claiming that fraternity hazing contributed to a mental health crisis that culminated in his suicide. Sawyer Updike, hailing from Pearland, had pledged to the Sigma Chi fraternity, Alpha […]
Parents of UT-Austin student who took their own life file lawsuit against fraternity for claimed hazing that led to ‘psychological crisis’
Parents Sue Fraternity After Son’s Tragic Suicide The parents of a University of Texas at Austin student who took his own life have initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against the Sigma Chi fraternity, claiming that its members subjected their son to “terrifying” and violent hazing that ultimately led to a severe mental breakdown. Sawyer Lee […]
Fraternity at Rutgers shut down permanently following claims of electrical hazing.
Fraternity at Rutgers University Permanently Closed After Hazing Incident A branch of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity at Rutgers University has been permanently shut down following a serious hazing incident earlier this month, according to reports. A 19-year-old member was hospitalized in critical condition after allegedly suffering an electric shock on October 15 while in […]
Kappa Sigma pledges at Texas A&M hurt following reported hazing event
Investigation Launched at Texas A&M Following Fraternity Hazing Incident A criminal investigation is currently taking place at Texas A&M University after several fraternity pledges were hospitalized. Reports indicate that some are struggling to walk, while others have suffered concerning symptoms, such as “almost black” urine. The distressing events unfolded on September 14 at the Kappa […]
Ohio high school sued for civil rights violations related to claimed hazing at football camp
Ohio High School Faces Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit Ursuline High School in Youngstown, Ohio, is facing a federal civil rights lawsuit following serious allegations related to a sports camp incident. According to court documents, a former football player claims he was subjected to sexual assault during a soccer camp in June. The lawsuit, filed in […]