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University of Arizona Halts All Fraternity Activities Amid Wave of Misconduct Probes
education3 days ago

University of Arizona Halts All Fraternity Activities Amid Wave of Misconduct Probes

The University of Arizona has placed all 21 Interfraternity Council chapters on interim activities suspension after nearly half faced misconduct investigations. Dean of Students Chrissy Lieberman cited severe violations, including assault, drug use, and hazing, noting that some cases are under criminal review. While the suspension bans social events, chapters in good standing may resume operations after advisers attend mandatory meetings. The move follows a summer warning from President Suresh Garimella and aligns with a national surge in scrutiny regarding Greek life safety.

Judge sentences NAU fraternity leader to 60 days in jail for pledge's fatal hazing

Judge sentences NAU fraternity leader to 60 days in jail for pledge's fatal hazing

Carter Eslick, a former pledge master at Northern Arizona University, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for his role in the January 2026 death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez. Martinez died of acute alcohol toxicity with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.425%, more than five times the legal limit. Eslick pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge after organizing a drinking game at an off-campus house. The judge emphasized that no one intervened to save Martinez, while the victim's family sought reform in Greek life rather than maximum prison time.

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to 60 Days for Fatal Hazing Incident
crime-and-courts9 days ago

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to 60 Days for Fatal Hazing Incident

Carter Eslick, a former pledge master at Northern Arizona University, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for his role in the January 2026 death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez. Martinez died of acute alcohol toxicity with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.425% after participating in a hazing drinking game at an off-campus house. Eslick pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge, acknowledging his responsibility for providing the alcohol and rules for the event. The victim's family sought reform rather than maximum prison time, while the judge emphasized the failure of bystanders to intervene. The national fraternity organization closed the NAU chapter following the incident.

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing
crime9 days ago

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing

Carter Eslick, a former pledge master at Northern Arizona University, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for his role in the January 2026 death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez. Martinez died of acute alcohol toxicity with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.425%, more than five times the legal limit. Eslick pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge after organizing a drinking game at an off-campus house during a recruitment event. The victim's family sought reform rather than maximum prison time, while the judge emphasized the failure of bystanders to intervene.

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing
crime9 days ago

NAU Fraternity Leader Sentenced to Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing

Carter Eslick, a former pledge master at Northern Arizona University, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for his role in the January 2026 death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez. Martinez died of alcohol poisoning at an off-campus Delta Tau Delta house during a recruitment event. Eslick pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge after organizing a drinking game that resulted in the pledges consuming approximately 3.5 liters of vodka. The victim's family sought reform over maximum prison time, while the judge emphasized the failure of bystanders to intervene. The national fraternity organization closed the NAU chapter following the incident.

Arizona Fraternity Leader Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing
us-news9 days ago

Arizona Fraternity Leader Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail for Role in Pledge's Fatal Hazing

Carter Eslick, a former pledge master at Northern Arizona University’s Delta Tau Delta chapter, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years of probation for his role in the January 31, 2026, death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez. Martinez died of acute alcohol toxicity with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.425%, more than five times the legal limit. Eslick pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge after organizing a drinking game at an off-campus house during a recruitment event. While the university suspended the chapter and the national organization closed it, Eslick’s sentence included deferred jail time contingent on completing 305 anti-hazing presentations. The victim’s family sought reform rather than maximum prison time, while the judge emphasized the failure of bystanders to intervene.

Madison police arrest two after finding 30 injured pledges in sweltering fraternity basement

Madison police arrest two after finding 30 injured pledges in sweltering fraternity basement

Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity members after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed, injured men in the basement of an Alpha Epsilon Pi house. The victims, mostly 18-year-olds, were found covered in food and liquids in a room set to 81 degrees. The university and national fraternity organization have launched separate investigations into the incident.

Madison arrests two after 30 pledges found in sweltering, unsanctioned fraternity basement
crime15 days ago

Madison arrests two after 30 pledges found in sweltering, unsanctioned fraternity basement

Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity leaders after finding approximately 30 injured, partially clothed pledges in a hot basement. The incident occurred at an Alpha Epsilon Pi house unrecognized by the University of Wisconsin-Madison since 2015, though the national organization still recognizes the chapter. Police cited an anonymous tip, while the university and national fraternity have launched separate investigations into the alleged hazing.

Madison police arrest two after finding 30 injured pledges in sweltering fraternity basement
crime15 days ago

Madison police arrest two after finding 30 injured pledges in sweltering fraternity basement

Madison police arrested two 20-year-olds after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed men covered in food and liquids in the basement of an unaccredited Alpha Epsilon Pi house. The victims, mostly 18-year-olds, were found in a room set to 81 degrees, with several showing signs of physical assault. The national fraternity organization has suspended the local chapter, while the university and police continue their investigations.

Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Pledges in Fraternity Basement
crime15 days ago

Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Pledges in Fraternity Basement

Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity leaders after discovering approximately 30 injured, partially clothed pledges in a sweltering basement of an off-campus house. The victims, mostly 18-year-olds, were covered in condiments and showed signs of physical assault. The incident occurred at an Alpha Epsilon Pi chapter unrecognized by the university but still recognized by the national organization, which has since suspended the local chapter.

Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Men in Fraternity Basement
crime15 days ago

Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Men in Fraternity Basement

Madison police arrested two 20-year-olds after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed men in the basement of an unaccredited fraternity house. The victims, mostly 18-year-olds, were covered in food and liquids in a room set to 81 degrees, with several showing visible injuries. The national fraternity organization has suspended the local chapter, while the university investigates potential misconduct.

Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Pledges in Fraternity Basement
crime-and-public-safety15 days ago

Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Pledges in Fraternity Basement

Madison police arrested two 20-year-olds after finding approximately 30 partially clothed, injured men in the basement of an unaccredited fraternity house. The incident, which occurred on September 23, 2026, involved conditions described as hot and humid, with victims covered in food and liquids. The Alpha Epi chapter is unrecognized by the University of Wisconsin-Madison but remains legally operational through its national organization, which has condemned the actions.

Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Pledges in Fraternity Basement
crime15 days ago

Madison Police Arrest Two After Finding 30 Injured Pledges in Fraternity Basement

Madison police arrested two 20-year-old fraternity leaders on Sept. 23 after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed, injured men in a basement during a hazing incident. The suspects, identified as the president and vice president of Alpha Epsilon Pi, face charges for hazing and disorderly conduct. The fraternity is unrecognized by UW-Madison, which terminated its status in 2015, but remains legally operational through its national organization. University officials are investigating potential student misconduct, while police note the event was triggered by an anonymous tip.

Madison police arrest AEPi leaders after hazing incident involving 30 pledges
crime16 days ago

Madison police arrest AEPi leaders after hazing incident involving 30 pledges

Madison police arrested the president and vice president of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity on Sept. 23 after discovering approximately 30 partially clothed, injured pledges in a basement. The suspects, both 20, face charges for hazing and disorderly conduct. The fraternity, unrecognized by UW-Madison since 2015, is cooperating with authorities, while the university investigates potential student misconduct.