OU fraternity charged with hazing temporarily suspends operations ATHENS, OH (WOUB) - Delta Tau Delta Fraternity has directed its chapter at Ohio University to temporarily suspend operations pending an investigation into recent hazing allegations.

In a news release, the fraternity's executive vice president says, "Once the facts are established, the international Fraternity will work with Ohio University and the chapter's alumni leadership to determine an appropriate course of action."

Police say several students were hurt, with at least one seriously injured, during a Delt initiation.

The fraternity pleaded not guilty Monday to one criminal count of hazing over last week's events.

A conviction on the misdemeanor charge could bring a fine of up to $2,000.

An Athens police report says 18-year-old freshman Michael Pristera, sustained multiple injuries, including broken bones, a chipped tooth and bruises in the shape of hand prints.

The report says another pledge reported he was blindfolded and forced to chug large amounts of alcohol while being slapped around by fraternity members.

The university has begun its own investigation.

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