Rutgers Fraternity Shut Down After Hazing Investigation Leads to Student Hospitalization
CBS New YorkNovember 5, 20251 min2,530 views
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- 🎯 Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity at Rutgers University has been shut down following an investigation into a hazing incident.
- 🚨 The national chapter confirmed that hazing was a factor in the serious injuries of a student.
Investigation and Student's Condition
- 🏥 Police responded to the fraternity house on College Avenue after midnight last Wednesday, finding a 19-year-old student unresponsive.
- 🔍 While the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office is investigating, they have not yet identified the student or disclosed specific details of the incident.
- ✅ The student involved is reportedly improving and is no longer in critical condition, though remains hospitalized.
Fraternity's Response and Future Actions
- 🗣️ In a statement, the fraternity's CEO, Gordy Heminger, stated their independent investigation confirmed hazing occurred.
- 🚫 The chapter has been closed, and any member involved will be permanently expelled.
- ⚖️ The fraternity pledges full cooperation with university and criminal investigations, hoping those involved face maximum penalties.
- 🏫 Rutgers University and the Prosecutor's Office have not yet released further details.
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