The Dartmouth Faculty frat that was suspended after a scholar member died amid hazing allegations was already on alcohol probation for a previous suspension.
The Beta Alpha Omega fraternity and Alpha Phi sorority had been suspended by the New Hampshire faculty after 20-year-old Received Jang was discovered useless within the Connecticut River following a joint social gathering.
“At the time of the incident, Beta Alpha Omega was on alcohol probation following a fall, winter and spring term suspension,” a Dartmouth spokesperson stated in a press release on Wednesday.
“Alpha Phi was placed on alcohol probation during the fall 2023 term, and then returned to good standing,” the school spokesperson added.
Hanover police and fireplace departments responded to a report of a lacking Dartmouth scholar on Sunday at round 3:15 p.m.
Jang had final been seen by the docks of the river at round 9:30 p.m. on Saturday.
First responders discovered Jang’s physique about 65 toes offshore at round 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
The preliminary police investigation revealed that foul play shouldn’t be suspected, however Hanover Police are trying into hazing allegations.
“Hazing is strictly prohibited at Dartmouth College, by both College policy and New Hampshire law,” the school’s web site reads.
“No student, College employee, College volunteer, student organization, athletic team, or other College-recognized group or association should participate in, solicit, direct, aid, conduct or participate as a witness in hazing,” Dartmouth’s web site states.
Underneath state legislation, the school is required to report hazing to legislation enforcement.
“Students and organizations may be subject to criminal prosecution for violation of the New Hampshire law prohibiting hazing,” the school’s web site reads.
“Student organizations, groups or teams found responsible for violations of this policy should be prepared for significant organizational sanctions, up to and including, loss of member recruitment privileges, suspension or revocation of organizational activity and/or recognition,” the web site states.
College students could be sued in civil court docket for damages that end result from the psychological and/or bodily hurt attributable to hazing.
