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Ohio State fraternity suspended after viral video shows two men on fire

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Associated Press. (2026, November 9). Ohio State fraternity suspended after viral video shows two men on fire. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/09/ohio-state-sae-fire-suspension

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended following a viral video showing two members on fire, an incident that occurred on Saturday and was reported to authorities Sunday evening. The university is conducting its own investigation while also collaborating with Columbus police; both the university and the fraternity have condemned the behavior depicted in the video. Over 62,000 students are enrolled at Ohio State’s main campus.
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Columbus Ohio State Ohio State University Sigma Alpha Epsilon University

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Columbus GPE · 2× Ohio State ORG · 2× Sigma Alpha Epsilon ORG · 2× Benjamin Johnson PERSON · 1× Columbus Police ORG · 1× Joe Albert PERSON · 1× Johnson PERSON · 1× Ohio State University ORG · 1× Steve Mitchell PERSON · 1× University ORG · 1×

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Steve Mitchell, CEO of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, said behavior that violates its high standards has no place in its organization and it will take appropriate action to hold those responsible accountable based on the investigation.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-09
Steve Mitchell, CEO of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, said behavior that violates its high standards has no place in its organization and it will take appropriate action to hold those responsible accountable based on the investigation.
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Ohio State fraternity suspended after viral video shows two men on fire · assertive framing

Claims (11 extracted, 0 hedged)

A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two panicked men engulfed in flames. asserted
that → suspend → flames
A video shared on social media shows one individual with his sweatpants on fire who then lunges at a second individual and tackles him to the ground. asserted
who → share → ground
The second man’s clothing also catches fire, and they both roll on the ground while removing their clothes as several onlookers intervene. asserted
onlookers → catch → clothes
University spokesperson Benjamin Johnson said Ohio State placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension while it investigates and has referred the matter to the university and Columbus police. asserted
it → say → university
“The university is aware of this extremely concerning incident, and the individuals in question are receiving medical care,” Johnson said in a statement. asserted
Johnson → receive → statement
“Ohio State is committed to a safe and healthy environment and expects students and student organizations to uphold that commitment and the university’s values.” asserted
students → commit → commitment
Columbus Police Sgt Joe Albert said it appears the matter took place on Saturday. asserted
matter → say → Saturday
Police did not receive any calls for service at the location, but someone called police Sunday evening reporting that the video was circulating online, he said. asserted
he → receive → police
Steve Mitchell, CEO of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, said behavior that violates its high standards has no place in its organization and it will take appropriate action to hold those responsible accountable based on the investigation. asserted
those → say → investigation
“We take this matter seriously and are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident while working closely with university officials and local law enforcement,” he said in a statement. asserted
he → take → statement
More than 62,000 students are enrolled at the university’s Columbus campus. Holly Ramer reported from Concord, New Hampshire. asserted
Ramer → enrol → Concord
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