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Kappa Sigma Suspends Texas A&M Chapter as Sheriff Opens Hazing Probe

Authorities describe pledges being driven to exhaustion at an off-campus site on Sept. 14.

Overview

  • Kappa Sigma’s executive director confirmed the Texas A&M chapter’s operations are suspended pending an internal investigation, citing a code that forbids hazing.
  • The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office says a report filed on Sept. 21 alleges pledges were taken to a secluded area and made to perform physical activity until exhaustion.
  • At least one participant sought medical treatment, and investigators say there may be additional victims or witnesses.
  • A victim and his family report several pledges were hospitalized after the workout, with symptoms consistent with rhabdomyolysis.
  • The victim says pledges were urged not to disclose what happened, and Texas A&M had not provided comment at the time of publication.