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Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames
The chapter must halt activities and new-member events while police and university officials investigate whether criminal acts occurred.
- On Monday, Ohio State University placed its Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension after a video surfaced showing two individuals on fire at a party. Columbus Police Department is actively investigating the incident, which reportedly occurred Saturday.
- Authorities are investigating the event, which reportedly took place at a property at 1980 Indianola Ave. University spokesperson Ben Johnson confirmed those involved are receiving medical care, though he provided no details on the nature of their injuries.
- Footage shared on social media shows an individual with flaming sweatpants tackling a second person, whose clothing ignited before onlookers intervened. Party attendees appeared to wear Buckeye football gear, and the university has not yet confirmed the video's full circumstances.
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon CEO Steve Mitchell said Monday the organization is actively investigating and working with authorities. Mitchell stated the fraternity holds members to high standards and is committed to holding those responsible accountable based on the investigation's findings.
- Previous disciplinary actions include a 2013 Bloomberg report identifying the organization as the 'deadliest frat' due to hazing and alcohol-related deaths. The university has mandated that all new-member activity cease for the duration of this suspension.
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A Ohio State University fraternity has been temporarily suspended as authorities investigate a video that apparently shows two panicked men in flames.
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Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men
A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames. A video shared on social media shows one individual with his sweatpants
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