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UT Tyler Fraternity Suspended while under Investigation

Posted/updated on: April 5, 2015 at 4:34 pm
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KappaSigUTT_1428072204679_59832_ver1.0TYLER — The Kappa Sigma fraternity at the University of Texas at Tyler has been suspended as part of an investigation. According to KETK, the initial report appeared in the university’s student newspaper, the Patriot Talon. UTT Director of Marketing and Communications Beverly Golden says both the the university and the national fraternity are investigating the case and both have suspended the UTT fraternity. The newspaper reports that in recent days, multiple statements have shown up on Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app, concerning reported allegations of rape and sexual assault occurring during frat functions or by a Kappa Sigma member. But the university denies any allegations or discovery of sexual assault. The app allows users to anonymously post and view “Yaks” within a 10-mile radius.

Golden did not release a specific reason for the suspension and said she cannot disclose details of the active investigation. But she provided KTBB with a statement saying, “UT Tyler is currently looking into questions of inappropriate conduct by the fraternity. No allegations of sexual assault have been made and none have been discovered. If that were not the case, we would certainly have taken the appropriate steps to alert and maintain the safety of our students. The fraternity has been suspended by the National Kappa Sigma Fraternity and UT Tyler.”



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