University of Virginia expels Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity, suspends three others over hazing concerns

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Concerns about hazing have prompted the University of Virginia to terminate one local fraternity and suspend three others on its Charlottesville campus, the school said Wednesday.

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Disciplinary action also has been initiated against individual students for their alleged involvement in hazing, the university said. Pi Kappa Alpha did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment. The Daily Progress and other news outlets reported that Justin Buck, executive vice president of Pi Kappa Alpha national, confirmed the chapter was expelled for a minimum of four years.

“This action was taken following the confirmed abhorrent and detestable hazing activities by individuals,” Buck said.

 

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