Pullman, Washington
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.
WSU investigated the chapter over a fall 2024 incident with allegations including hazing, physical harm or threats, reckless endangerment and alcohol/drug violations.
Status: Chapter suspended from all activities by university pending investigation (Jan. 2025).
Response: Suspension from all chapter activities; Center for Community Standards investigation.
WSU investigated the chapter for alleged hazing, alcohol, reckless endangerment and harassment between Aug. 18 and Aug. 30, 2024.
Status: Chapter suspended from all activities by university pending investigation (Sept. 2024).
Response: Interim suspension from all chapter activities.
A pledge died of acute alcohol intoxication in November 2019 after a fraternity initiation event; his family's lawsuit alleged a pattern of hazing including forced drinking and physical abuse.
Status: 15 current/former members charged with furnishing liquor to minors (gross misdemeanor) in 2021; a hazing charge lapsed under the statute of limitations. Wrongful-death suit filed in 2020 against WSU, ATO and members.
Response: WSU removed recognition for six years (Loss of Recognition until May 2026); the chapter admitted violating conduct standards including hazing.
An 18-year-old reported being given alcohol and sexually assaulted at the chapter house in September 2016, and at least three women went to the hospital saying they felt drugged after drinking there.
Status: Under Pullman police and WSU investigation (2016); chapter suspended by IFC and national organization.
Response: IFC Senate voted 23-1 to suspend the chapter; national headquarters imposed an emergency suspension; WSU opened its own investigation.
A former WSU student-athlete filed a formal complaint in 2018 about a 2015 encounter with an assistant athletic director she had worked for as a nanny; student-newspaper records also showed earlier harassment allegations involving student interns.
Status: Subject of a 2018 sexual misconduct complaint; resigned the day after it was filed, saying he had a different recollection. An earlier university review of other allegations found no policy violations.
Response: Resigned effective immediately in September 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.