Sorority busted after rivals allegedly leak hazing video

Posted by Carisa Kissane on Tuesday, May 21, 2024

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A University of Miami sorority reportedly got a rival sisterhood busted when it leaked to school officials a video showing alleged hazing.

The Delta Gamma chapter was suspended Wednesday at the Coral Gables, Florida, school after members of another Greek organization reportedly tipped off administrators. Delta Gamma’s national organization announced the chapter will be banned for at least two years.

The decision followed the national organization’s own investigation into “hazing, harassment, alcohol distribution, forced alcohol consumption, and delegated travel with unknown male students to locations,” according to The Miami Hurricane.

In a report from the school newspaper, sources revealed that the investigation was opened when university officials received the incriminating footage from members of the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority. The two chapters reportedly have a longstanding rivalry.

The Delta Phi Epsilon advisory board said the chapter “categorically denies” any involvement, according to The Miami Hurricane.

“Our Sisterhood is shocked and disheartened by any turn of events that causes harm to any individuals or organizations in our small, tight-knit community,” member Carolina Yera told the newspaper in an email.

The sorority at the center of the scandal — Delta Gamma — was ordered to cease operations Feb. 27 as the school investigated violations of alcohol and hazing policies. The university has not released the findings of the probe, which is separate from the national organization’s investigation.

“Given the very serious allegations and the University’s zero tolerance for hazing, the Delta Gamma Chapter was issued a cease operations order,” the university said in a statement. “A thorough investigation will be conducted by the Dean of Students Office.”

The sorority, however, claimed there was “no proof” of hazing, news station WTVJ reported.

The Delta Gamma sisters have made headlines before for their over-the-top recruitment videos featuring lavish yachts and bikini-clad members.

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