Dartmouth Sorority and Two Fraternity Members Charged in Student's Drowning Death

The charges follow the July death of 20-year-old Won Jang, who drowned after an off-campus party involving underage drinking.

Won Jang, a Dartmouth College student, drowned in the Connecticut River after attending an off-campus party hosted by the Alpha Phi sorority in July.
The Alpha Phi sorority has been charged with facilitating an underage alcohol house, while two members of the Beta Alpha Omega fraternity face charges for providing alcohol to minors.
Jang, whose blood alcohol content was 0.167 at the time of his death, reportedly could not swim and was left behind during a heavy rainstorm when others left the river.
Dartmouth College suspended both the Alpha Phi sorority and Beta Alpha Omega fraternity following the incident, and the suspensions remain in effect pending an internal investigation.
Dartmouth has implemented new safety measures, including increased patrols near the waterfront, improved lighting, and offering free swimming lessons to students.