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Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University

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.

2018

Multiple · Alpha Delta Phi

The chapter was investigated over allegations of hazing of new members and a reported sexual assault at the fraternity house in March 2018.

Status: Interim suspension by university pending investigation (April 2018).

Response: Interim suspension.

2014

Sexual assault · Sigma Alpha Epsilon

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped at a party at the fraternity's off-campus house in November 2014 by two men not affiliated with the university or chapter.

Status: Two non-students charged with rape and related offenses in December 2014; parents sued the university for $20 million in July 2015 (allegations).

Response: Chapter placed on interim suspension; university Title IX/conduct investigation; IFC banned open parties.

2010

College staff misconduct · Accused: priests (campus ministry); professors

Years of abuse: 1970s-1980s (clergy); 2010s (faculty)

Priests named in the MD AG report were in residence/served as spiritual director at the Hopkins Catholic campus ministry (Newman center). Separately, in 2019 the university fired a tenured professor (tenure revoked) and another tenured professor resigned after internal findings of sexual misconduct involving students/visiting students (adult victims).

Status: named on AG report / credible list; professors fired/resigned after Title IX findings

Response: Sun reported case marked by delays; university acknowledged missing 18 complaints in 2018

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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.