Ohio State suspends fraternity during investigation of fire video

Education · First reported 9 Nov, 17:22 · Updated 17:55

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Ohio State placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension while it investigates a video that appears to show two people catching fire. Police said the incident appeared to happen Saturday near the university and said they would work with the university and fire officials to determine whether a crime occurred.

Ohio State placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension pending an investigation into an online video showing two people on fire.
The university referred the matter to law enforcement; Columbus police said they would work with the university and the fire department’s Arson Unit to determine whether criminal acts occurred.
The fraternity’s national organization said it was investigating and working with authorities.

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University action: Sigma Alpha Epsilon was placed on interim suspension pending an investigation.
When and where: Police said the incident appeared to occur Saturday on a block near the university.
Police response: Police said they would work with Ohio State and the Columbus Division of Fire’s Arson Unit to determine whether criminal acts occurred.
Fraternity response: The national organization said it was investigating the circumstances and cooperating with authorities.