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Ohio Fraternity Suspended Over Video

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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.

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“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,” the statement said.

5 of 5 outletsfirst reported 9 Novwording from NBC News

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.

5 of 5 outletsfirst reported 9 Novwording from The Guardian

“The university is aware of this extremely concerning incident, and the individuals in question are receiving medical care,” Johnson said in a statement.

4 of 5 outletsfirst reported 9 Novwording from The Guardian

Both of the men then run around and attempt to shed their clothing while others come in to help them stamp out the flames, according to the video.

4 of 5 outletsfirst reported 9 Novwording from NBC News

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CBS News9 Nov

Ohio State University has suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity temporarily following an incident captured on video showing two men appearing to catch fire during what seems like a prank or hazing event. The footage was shared online and depicts bystanders laughing as one man sets another's clothing ablaze; both individuals then struggle with their burning clothes before being helped by others present. University…

Fraternity suspended after video shows men on fire →2 articles from CBS News on this story
NBC News9 Nov

Ohio State University has placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension following a video showing two men whose clothing appeared to be on fire. The incident occurred near the university over the weekend and law enforcement is investigating whether criminal acts took place. Both OSU and the national headquarters of the fraternity condemned the behavior, emphasizing their commitment to accountability…

Ohio State University investigating fraternity after video appears to show two people on fire →
The Guardian9 Nov

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…

Ohio State fraternity suspended after viral video shows two men on fire →
The Independent9 Nov

Ohio State University has suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity following the circulation of a video online showing two men catching fire during what appears to be a hazing incident. The footage depicts one man tackling another as their clothing ignites, with bystanders rushing to help them extinguish the flames. Ohio State spokesperson Benjamin Johnson stated that the university is investigating the matter and…

Fraternity suspended as Ohio State investigates video of men engulfed in flames →
New York Post10 Nov

Ohio State University has suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity after a video emerged showing two men covered in flames while others laughed nearby. The incident occurred at an event on Saturday, though it is unclear if those involved are fraternity members or what condition the injured men are in. Ohio State and Sigma Alpha Epsilon have both stated that they will investigate the matter further and hold…

Ohio fraternity suspended after terrifying video shows two young men on fire as others laugh →
Fox News10 Nov

Ohio State University has suspended the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity after a video surfaced showing two people set on fire, with bystanders cheering. The incident occurred near campus on November 7, though police were only notified about it when the video went viral online the next day. Ohio State and local law enforcement are investigating whether criminal acts took place; the university is cooperating fully…

Ohio State suspends fraternity after video captures two people engulfed in flames →

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Ohio fraternity suspended after terrifying video shows two young men on fire as others laugh New York Post

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    The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity was placed on “interim suspension” pending a full investigation, according to a statement Sunday from OSU.

    5 outlets · NBC News

Coverage 7 articles

Where to start Ohio State University investigating fraternity after video appears to show two people on fire NBC News

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  • 10 Nov Ohio State suspends fraternity after video captures two people engulfed in flamesOhio State University has suspended the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity after a video surfaced showing two people set on fire, with bystanders cheering. The incident occurred near campus on November 7, though police were only notified about it when the video went viral online the next day. Ohio State and local law enforcement are investigating whether criminal acts took place; the university is cooperating fully…Fox News
  • 10 Nov Ohio fraternity suspended after terrifying video shows two young men on fire as others laughOhio State University has suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity after a video emerged showing two men covered in flames while others laughed nearby. The incident occurred at an event on Saturday, though it is unclear if those involved are fraternity members or what condition the injured men are in. Ohio State and Sigma Alpha Epsilon have both stated that they will investigate the matter further and hold…New York Post
  • 10 Nov Ohio State frat suspended after video shows 2 students with sweatpants on fire
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  • 9 Nov Fraternity suspended after video shows men on fireOhio State University has suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity temporarily following an incident captured on video showing two men appearing to catch fire during what seems like a prank or hazing event. The footage was shared online and depicts bystanders laughing as one man sets another's clothing ablaze; both individuals then struggle with their burning clothes before being helped by others present. University…CBS News
  • 9 Nov Fraternity suspended as Ohio State investigates video of men engulfed in flamesOhio State University has suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity following the circulation of a video online showing two men catching fire during what appears to be a hazing incident. The footage depicts one man tackling another as their clothing ignites, with bystanders rushing to help them extinguish the flames. Ohio State spokesperson Benjamin Johnson stated that the university is investigating the matter and…The Independent
  • 9 Nov Ohio State fraternity suspended after viral video shows two men on fireSigma 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…The Guardian
  • 9 Nov Ohio State University investigating fraternity after video appears to show two people on fireOhio State University has placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity on interim suspension following a video showing two men whose clothing appeared to be on fire. The incident occurred near the university over the weekend and law enforcement is investigating whether criminal acts took place. Both OSU and the national headquarters of the fraternity condemned the behavior, emphasizing their commitment to accountability…NBC News

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