$10,000 in fines. The acts of senseless abuse and misjudgment must be prevented in future instances. In New York the hazing law states: “A person is guilty of hazing in the first degree when, in the course of another person’s initiation into or affiliation with any organization he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person and thereby causes such injury. Hazing in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor. A person is guilty of hazing in the second degree when, in the course of another person’s initiation or affiliation with any organization, he intentionally or recklessly engages in conduct, which creates a substantial risk of physical injury to such other person or a third person. Hazing in the second degree is a violation.” (New York Hazing Law)Here is a story of a fraternity hazing incident that I found interesting: “The Davis Police Department is currently investigating a potential alcohol-related hazing incident that occurred at the Sigma chi fraternity house. According to police logs on Oct. 30 an 18-year-old Sigma chi pledge allegedly consumed more than 30 ounces of vodka. Sigma Chi Rush Chairperson Tim Keller called emergency crews to the 500 block of Oxford Circle at about 11:46 p.m., where the pledge was reportedly unconscious and vomiting blood. According to Davis Police Lt. Steve Pierce, who was called to the scene that evening, the police are currently investigating the nature of the pledge’s drinking. He said the ongoing inquiry is focusing on whether the pledge’s Betzwieser 3drinking was part of some kind of ritual or was just a decision he made on his own. The pledge received treatment and was released later the same evening. According to the police log, pledge President, Jeremy Zuber told police the man was required to drink more tan 30 ounces of vodka as part of pledge initia...
