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Wisconsin police find dozens of partially clothed men in frat house basement in alleged hazing incident
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Two 20-year-olds, Brayden J. Klein and Samuel N. Vane, were arrested for hazing and disorderly conduct after police found about 30 partially clothed men covered in food and liquids during an alleged hazing event at the unaccredited Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity in Madison.
- Several men had visible injuries consistent with physical abuse, and police escorted all individuals outside to check for incapacitation and injuries.
- The Madison Police Department and the University of Wisconsin are conducting ongoing investigations, with the university also reviewing the incident under its nonacademic misconduct process.
- Alpha Epsilon Pi's national headquarters condemned the hazing, emphasizing zero tolerance and pledging full cooperation with authorities, stating that members found responsible will be expelled.
- Authorities urge anyone whose safety is at risk during Greek life recruitment to report incidents promptly to ensure student protection.
