Tempe, Arizona
What has been reported publicly about abuse at this school, newest first. Each entry describes its legal or disciplinary status as reported and links to the original source.
A woman filed a lawsuit alleging a non-consensual explicit video of her was shared as part of a chapter hazing ritual.
Status: Civil lawsuit filed September 2025 (allegations, pending).
Response: ASU suspended the chapter in October 2025.
Two former pledges allege in a lawsuit that during 2024 pledging they were paddled and forced to binge drink, use drugs and eat extremely spicy food, with several needing emergency care; the suit also alleges women were recorded without consent.
Status: Civil lawsuit filed January 2026 in Maricopa County Superior Court against the chapter, national SAE and over 50 members (allegations, pending).
Response: ASU suspended the chapter in October 2025 and relocated residents of the chapter house.
In 2012 a pledge drowned in the Salt River after a pledge event, and a separate tequila-drinking incident hospitalized a member.
Status: No criminal outcome reported in the source.
Response: ASU expelled the chapter and revoked its recognition in 2013.
A woman alleged in a civil suit that she was drugged at a chapter toga party and sexually assaulted, and that the chapter had a history of hazing and forced drug use.
Status: Civil lawsuit filed 2010 (allegations); outcome not reported in source.
If you were inappropriately touched by someone in a fraternity or by college staff, we can help. It's free and private, and nothing happens without your say.
A member of our team will text or call you soon, privately.
Entries summarize public news reports, court filings and official records. Allegations are unproven unless a court or official body has ruled. Report a Frat is not affiliated with any school or fraternity. Last updated 2026-10-16.