Drexel suspends 2 fraternities amid investigation into hazing, sexual misconduct allegations

Two fraternities at Drexel University are now under suspension following reports of sexual misconduct and hazing. Action News reporter Cheyenne Corrine is live on campus now with the details and response from the school. Cheyenne. Hi, Sarah. Well, both of those fraternities, their names are Pi Kappa Phi and Lambda Chi Alpha, and they now are under interim suspension while Drexel University investigates potential claims of sexual misconduct and also hazing. The university says that consistent with their practice, this matter will be reviewed in coordination with Drexel Student Conduct, Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Drexel Police. They then will determine the appropriate next steps based on those findings. Now, while under this interim suspension, the fraternities are under suspension. Restrictions on their activities. This includes new member activities and events involving alcohol pending the outcome of the investigation. In a statement Drexel wrote, Drexel is committed to maintaining a safe learning environment for all students. The university does not tolerate sexual misconduct. And Drexel went on to say that they are providing students with support services and also proper channeling for reporting such as their anonymous tip line. Now we also have reached out to both of those fraternities for a statement, but we are still waiting to hear back. We're live at Drexel University. Cheyenne Corrine, Channel 6 Action News. Back to you Sarah. Yeah, that's just coming in. We're just getting the details. Cheyenne, thank you.