Syracuse, New York
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.
The chapter was found to have violated national policies including hazing that reportedly occurred at the house in spring 2017.
Status: Chapter suspended by national organization in October 2017; university conduct investigation opened.
Response: National Delta Tau Delta suspended chapter; Syracuse Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities investigated.
A former student sued under the Adult Survivors Act, alleging a long-tenured Whitman School professor and fraternity adviser sexually abused him in 1986. The suit says SU failed to investigate the professor's history.
Status: Sued (ASA, Nov 2023)
Response: Failure to investigate prior conduct
At least five men have sued under the CVA, alleging a graduate student, employee and track volunteer coach abused minors and young adults on campus. They say SU failed to supervise his access to students.
Status: Sued (CVA, 2019-2021)
Response: Failure to supervise; failure to disclose athletics ties
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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.