MADISON, Wis. —
Two people have been arrested in connection with a hazing incident at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where several people were found covered in food, condiments and other liquids inside the basement of an unrecognized fraternity house Wednesday night, according to Madison police.
Police said they found nearly 30 people in the basement, most of whom were 18 years old, and some were injured.
“Several of these men had visible injuries consistent with being physically assaulted. A thermostat in the room was set to 81 degrees, creating hot and humid conditions,” Madison police said.
Police arrested Brayden Klein, 20, and Samuel Vane, 20, on hazing and disorderly conduct charges.
Watch news conference with Madison police below
Madison police said Alpha Epsilon Pi is an unrecognized and unaccredited student organization. The University of Wisconsin said the organization’s status was terminated in 2015.
According to investigators, officers received an anonymous tip that led them to the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity house.
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“We will be in contact with their national chapter and speaking with them. I believe they will have their own sanctions and stuff like that could be in play there,” Captain Kipp Hartman said in a press conference Thursday.
“Since the chapter continues to be recognized by its national organization, it is legally allowed to operate as a fraternity chapter unaffiliated with the university,” the university said in a statement.
Watch Reporter TJ Dysart on campus outside the frat house in the video player below.
