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Ohio State fraternity suspended after viral video shows two men on fire

Ohio State fraternity suspended after viral video shows two men on fire

Also reported by The Hill

Summary

Ohio State University temporarily suspended the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity while the university and police investigate a video that appears to show two men catching fire. The university said the men are receiving medical care, and Columbus police said the incident appears to have happened Saturday.

Key Facts

  • Ohio State placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension during its investigation.
  • The video circulating online appears to show one man whose sweatpants are on fire tackling another man, whose clothes then catch fire.
  • The two men roll on the ground and remove clothing as onlookers intervene.
  • University spokesperson Benjamin Johnson said the matter was referred to university and Columbus police.
  • Columbus police said they received no calls for service at the location and learned of the video after a report Sunday evening.
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon CEO Steve Mitchell said the fraternity is investigating and will take action based on the findings.
  • More than 62,000 students attend Ohio State's Columbus campus.
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