JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After a University of North Florida investigation found a fraternity told a pledger to steal university property and gave him marijuana, Pi Kappa Phi was suspended indefinitely.
According to WJXT-TV, UNF said the stolen property was returned and the case was turned over to the university's police department for further investigation.
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According to a statement from the university, "This is considered hazing and the university has a no tolerance policy for hazing."
In a letter to the campus chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, Laura Fox, assistant director of fraternity and sorority life, wrote: "Your new member program appears to be inconsistent with the values of both your organization and the University of North Florida. For the well-being of your membership and the university community, the suspension is indefinite, pending further investigation by Pi Kappa Phi headquarters and the University of North Florida."
The letter says the fraternity can continue to hold weekly chapter business meetings on campus and will continue to be represented at all Intra-Fraternity Council meetings and retreats.
On it's website, Pi Kappa Phi is described as UNF's "leading fraternity," promoting academics and philanthropy, as well as sports and social life.
Channel 4's Elizabeth Cate is on campus learning more about the fraternity and its suspension. She'll have complete reports on The Local News beginning at 5 p.m.