Dartmouth sorority and 2 fraternity members face misdemeanor charges in student’s drowning death

1 / 2 | Two members of a Dartmouth College fraternity are facing misdemeanor charges in the drowning death of another student last July, police announced in an update this week. File Photo: CJ Gunther/EPA-EFE

Matthew Catrambone and Samuel Terry, both 21, were charged with supplying alcohol to minors.

“The evidence and facts do not support any form of abuse in this investigation and the charges that emerged were strictly related to the supply of alcohol to individuals under the age of 21,” Dennis told reporters.

Jang, from Delaware, found dead on a river about 80 feet from shore the morning after attending an off-campus event hosted by the Ivy League school’s Alpha Phi Sorority. Beta Alpha Omega fraternity members provided the alcohol.

The biomedical engineering major was a member of the Beta Alpha Omega fraternity and was reported missing the next morning. The police chief said he couldn’t swim.

Alpha Phi sorority “as a company” was accused of facilitating a house party where underage alcohol was consumed, a misdemeanor, Dennis said.

Brotherhood and sisterhood suspended by school days after the incident.

Authorities never suspected foul play first media release at the time of the incident.

Dennis also confirmed that the department looked into anonymous tips that hazing might have been a factor but has since denied the allegations.

Jang and other partygoers are believed to have drank alcohol before deciding to swim in the Connecticut River, which runs through Hanover, NH

Heavy rain eventually forced people to leave the area, but there was no news of Jang.

His body’s blood alcohol level when discovered was 0.167, according to the autopsy.

Catrambone’s lawyer, Eric Wilson, said: “A thorough investigation determined that Won’s death occurred as a result of a tragic accident, and the decision to charge Matthew with allegedly supplying alcohol to others appears to be unrelated to the tragedy that occurred hours later.” he said. he told Dartmouth.

school He said in his written statement: Manchester-based WMUR-TV: “Dartmouth has long valued the contributions that Greek organizations bring to the student experience when they operate within their stated values ​​and standards. These organizations have a responsibility, as do all Dartmouth students and community members. Dartmouth’s students, ensuring that the school remains a safe, respectful, equitable and inclusive community for faculty and staff.”

“Following the tragic loss of Won Jang over the summer, Dartmouth immediately suspended both Alpha Phi and Beta Alpha Omega and an internal investigation was initiated. These suspensions are in effect pending the results of Dartmouth’s ongoing internal investigation and enforcement process.” will remain.”