Ohio State University investigating fraternity after video appears to show two people on fire - NBC News
Ohio State University has placed the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension following the circulation of a video showing two students on fire. Local police and university officials are investigating the incident to determine if criminal acts occurred.
Why it matters
The incident raises serious concerns regarding student safety, hazing, and the conduct of university-affiliated organizations.
An Ohio State University fraternity is being investigated after video of two young men seemingly on fire circulated online over the weekend. The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity was placed on “interim suspension” pending a full investigation, according to a statement Sunday from OSU. The administration described it as an “extremely concerning incident” and noted that it referred the matter to law enforcement. “Ohio State is committed to a safe and healthy environment and expects students and student organizations to uphold that commitment and the university’s values,” the statement said. The video posted online starts with someone in a sweatsuit on the ground with his pants engulfed in flames. That person gets up and tackles another person in a matching sweatsuit, resulting in the second person’s clothing being ignited.
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