Viral Video of Students on Fire Spurs Ohio State Fraternity Suspension
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
Ohio State University placed its Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter on interim suspension after a social media video appeared to show two people catching fire at an off-campus party. The university said the people were receiving medical care and referred the incident to university officials and Columbus police for investigation.Key Facts
- The video appeared to show one person's sweatpants on fire before that person lunged at another, whose clothing then caught fire.
- The people shown in the video fell to the ground and tried to remove their burning clothes as others intervened.
- Ohio State listed the chapter as inactive and under interim suspension while the investigation proceeds.
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon's national organization said it was cooperating with university officials and law enforcement.
- Ohio State revoked Pi Kappa Phi's registered student organization status for 10 years in July after an investigation found hazing, endangering behavior, and alcohol violations.
- Ohio State revoked Kappa Delta Rho's university recognition through May 2030 after finding hazing and alcohol violations.
- Ohio State previously revoked its Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter's recognition for two years in 2001 over multiple rule violations, including alcohol policy violations.
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