The University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently finds the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at fault for committing indecent behaviors during the January 21 Women’s March in Lincoln.
According to witnesses, the Phi Gamma Delta frat shouted sexually harassing comments at the participants of the Women’s March. But PGD denies the allegations and points out that the internal investigation lead by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln officials have no proof.
While the investigation is on-going, the fraternity is placed in temporary suspension. The investigation is known as FIJI, as reported by the Lincoln Journal Star. The investigation cites that the frat group has a pattern of behavior that violates the university’s Student Code of Conduct. Violations listed under the fraternity include reckless alcohol use by the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity members.
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Franco stresses that the issue requires their immediate action and attention, as reported by the Omaha World
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Also, as a fraternity you're supposed to lead, and their actions were not reflected in that video.
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