Rutgers Fraternity Rules: Student Critically Injured by Hazing Incident

Hazing Incident at Rutgers University

• 🚨 A 19-year-old student at Rutgers University was critically injured after nearly being electrocuted due to fraternity hazing.
• ⚡ The incident occurred in the basement of the Alpha Sigma Phi house, where the student came into contact with live wires.
• 🏠 The Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity house has since been closed and deemed unsafe and uninhabitable due to numerous violations.

Fraternity's Response and University Conduct

• 💬 The fraternity president stated that the university conduct and criminal processes should impose maximum penalties to send a strong message against hazing.
• 🚫 Hazing is explicitly stated as illegal and will not be condoned or tolerated by the fraternity.
• 🎓 Students expressed shock and concern, emphasizing that hazing leading to injury or death is unacceptable in college life.

Investigation and Past Incidents

• 🔍 The Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office is handling the case, but no charges have been filed yet as they determine the number of students involved.
• 📅 This incident follows a similar hazing case in 2022 where a student was injured after falling down stairs while trying to join a fraternity.
• 🗣️ Some students feel that hazing incidents occur frequently, but effective resolutions are often lacking, indicating a need for systemic change.