Wisconsin police probe fraternity hazing after food-covered pledges found

Police in Wisconsin began investigating a suspected hazing incident on September 25, 2026, after about 30 partially-clothed young men covered in food, condiments, and other liquids were discovered in the basement of a fraternity house near University of Wisconsin-Madison. The investigation aims to determine whether illegal hazing occurred.

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Wisconsin police investigating fraternity for hazing after men found in basement

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Pledges found covered in food in heated basement of fraternity house near University of Wisconsin-Madison Police are investigating suspected illegal hazing after about 30 partially clothed young men covered in food, condiments and other liquids were found recently in the basement of a fraternity house near the University of Wisconsin -Madison campus. Madison police said some of the men, whom they