A recap of the Greek life suspension saga at University of Maryland

New court documents released Friday detail some of the alleged hazing at the University of Maryland's Greek life. This comes directly after the university lifted its temporary pause on 32 Interfraternity Council (IFC) and Panhellenic Council (PHA) chapters.
Although 32 chapters have been cleared to return to normal activities, five fraternity chapters still remain under investigation. According to the university's letter sent Friday, these chapters will stay under limited restrictions based on evidence that the incidents threatened the health and safety of the campus community.
Inside court document filed by the Attorney General's Office, members of at least eight fraternities reported that new members had been subjected to humiliation tactics ranging from physical assault to being forced to consume alcohol.
In the brief, one anonymous report to the university's Office of Student Conduct details one member suffering physical abuse for five hours straight during a "Line Up," where new members are assaulted, forced into doing physical activity such as wall sits, planks, and push-ups, intentionally harm themselves, and be undressed for public humiliation.
The same email also alleges multiple unidentified fraternities engaging in hazing activities that include new members being burned with cigarettes and torches, laying on nails, and being "forced to consume things that are not food," such as live fish, chewing tobacco, and urine.
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[@davephillips9389]

Its a charter that can be revoked at any time. All greek houses should be shut down. If you think they are all just about meeting people.... get over your naive self.

[@Denozo88]

I don't think you basically need to shut down most of the organized campus social events not run by the university.

[@FatManWalking18]

"thank you sir may i have another"

[@edg8535]

I graduated back in in '70, none of this is new. HeII, it even took place in high school. I had nothing to do with any of the fraternities.