Four Phi Delta Theta pledges arrested over truck hazing incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 21:09 · Archive

Four fraternity pledges at Texas State University were arrested on hazing charges after an 18-year-old was forced into a truck.

Four Phi Delta Theta pledges at Texas State University were arrested on misdemeanor hazing charges after an 18-year-old active fraternity member was allegedly forced into a pickup truck. According to police, the incident occurred in San Marcos on Tuesday when officers responded to calls about men forcing another man into the truck. The pledges told officers the incident was part of a fraternity initiation tradition. If convicted of the Class B misdemeanor, the pledges could face fines up to $2,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail.

How it is being reported

• Texas State frat pledges face jail time for allegedly forcing brother into truck as part of ‘tradition’Four Texas State University pledges were arrested on hazing charges for allegedly forcing a frat bro into a truck as part of "a tradition," cops said.New York Post · 23 Oct, 20:49
• Four fraternity pledges arrested on hazing allegations after teen forced into truck: copsFour Phi Delta Theta pledges at Texas State University were arrested on misdemeanor hazing charges after an 18-year-old was allegedly forced into a truck.Fox News · 23 Oct, 17:10

In this story: Texas State University · Phi Delta Theta · San Marcos

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