Right thank you well breaking news this morning out of Bloomington a hazing scandal brewing on the IU campus a fraternity has been suspended for alleged sexual misconduct sunrise reporter Matt McCutcheon is outside the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity headquarters in Indianapolis with very latest on the university’s investigation good morning
Matt Julie a good morning they of course leaders here the downtown headquarters will be looking into these allegations that all came late last night in fact just after 11:15 are you releasing a tweet saying quote our campus is committed to a culture of care Alpha Tau Omega is suspended immediately pending
An investigation into hazing allegations according to university spokesperson Mark lamb the allegations quote perpetuates sexual misconduct as a result of the suspension the chapter will not be allowed to host social events attend fraternity events sponsor new members or other activities while under suspension and investigation this comes as the Bloomington chapter
Celebrates its 100th year in fact just won several awards at a ceremony in August the Bloomington chapter president even won an award for overcoming quote severe operational difficulties while no one from the fraternity is commenting so far I you is releasing a statement saying quote the university is fully
Committed to fostering a culture of care and respect on our campuses allegations of actions that run contrary to that commitment are taken very seriously and will be investigated vigorously numerous online outlets are showing a video that has surfaced it’s too graphic for television but it is very graphic and
According to the website Bloomington Tau Omega chapter has about 150 members and just about five years ago in fact nearly two-thirds of the bloomington fraternity were suspended for allegations including alcohol as well as hazing so a lot going on there already with that chapter now in trouble yet again of course the
Downtown headquarters will be responding to this and we expect much more from IU throughout the day as we continue to follow this developing story Julia
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