Madison Police Arrest 2 AEPi Leaders After Finding 30 Pledges in 81-Degree Basement
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 25
Madison Police Arrest 2 AEPi Leaders After Finding 30 Pledges in 81-Degree Basement
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 25
Summary
Two 20-year-old Alpha Epsilon Pi leaders were jailed on misdemeanor hazing and disorderly conduct allegations after Madison police found about 30 pledges in a hot, humid basement during rush week.
An anonymous tip sent officers to the Langdon Street house around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, where the thermostat was set to 81 degrees and partially clothed young men were packed together, covered in food, condiments and other liquids.
Police said several pledges showed fresh redness and marks potentially consistent with being struck, though no one was taken for medical treatment; investigators also reported limited cooperation and conflicting witness statements.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison terminated the chapter more than a decade ago and does not recognize it, but AEPi's national organization said it still does and pledged to cooperate, expel anyone responsible and support prosecution.