Wisconsin police investigating fraternity for hazing after men found in basement
Summary
Police are investigating a hazing incident after about 30 young men covered in food and liquids were found in a fraternity basement near the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Two fraternity members were arrested, and the university is also investigating the incident.Key Facts
- Around 30 mostly shirtless men were found in the basement of the Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) fraternity house.
- Some men showed signs of physical assault, and the basement was hot and humid with a temperature of 81°F.
- Police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity members on preliminary misdemeanor charges of hazing and disorderly conduct.
- The university suspended and later terminated the fraternity’s recognition on campus in past years due to prior misconduct.
- The fraternity is no longer recognized by the university but still operates as a chapter affiliated only with its national organization.
- The national fraternity said it is cooperating with investigations and will expel any members found responsible.
- UW-Madison is conducting its own investigation and said students who break rules could face consequences up to expulsion.
- The fraternity house is located a few blocks from the main campus, which has about 52,000 students.
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