In today’s edition of alleged frat shenanigans…

CBS News Reports:

Florida frat suspended after allegedly harassing veterans

A University of Florida fraternity has been suspended after reports that some of its members harassed wounded military veterans vacationing recently in Panama City Beach.

The Gainesville Sun reports that Zeta Beta Tau fraternity has been charged by the university with offenses including yelling and spitting at vets last weekend. UF said the university has charged the fraternity with “causing physical or other harm, obscene behavior, public intoxication, theft and damage to property.”

An investigation by school officials is ongoing. Panama City Police responded to the incident and no charges were filed. UF policies establish standards of conduct for individuals and organizations, and the university said in a statement that officials are addressing the situation through appropriate channels.

The school said the fraternity is currently on probation for hazing during the fall semester, and as a result faces stiffer penalties if found to be in violation of that probation.

Three students have been expelled from the fraternity since the Panama City Beach incident was reported.

“I am personally offended and disappointed by the behavior that has been described to me,” Student Affairs Vice President Dave Kratzer, also a retired U.S. Army major general and combat veteran said in a statement released by the school. “This is not representative of our students or of the university.”


 
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