Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity shut down for hazing, prosecutor’s investigation still ongoing
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Rutgers University has closed Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity for hazing following last week’s incident where a student was hospitalized. The chapter is no longer a recognized student organization and may no longer operate at Rutgers on campus.
The 19-year-old student who was electrocuted is no longer critical, with his condition improving, as reported by NJ.com earlier this week.
In a statement, Alpha Sigma Phi, Inc. president and CEO Gordy Heminger said “based on our investigation, hazing did occur and as a result, the fraternity made the decision to close the chapter.” He also said that the organization plans to “fully cooperate with both the university investigation and the prosecutor.”
Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office told WRSU there are no updates to the investigation. A spokesperson for the office said to NJ.com, “We are not commenting on the investigation as it is still active and ongoing,” and that “once any arrests are made/charges filed a press release will be issued.”
The fraternity house was condemned by the City of New Brunswick on October 15, deemed “unsafe for human occupancy.” A sticker on the front door of the house further reads “no individual is to occupy this building until the structure is rendered safe and secure.”
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs did not immediately respond to requests for comment.