Two fraternity members charged with hazing 30 pledges at UW-Madison

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: September 27, 2026

Words: 309

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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Two leaders of a fraternity which the University of Wisconsin suspended back in 2015 were taken to the Dane County jail after 30 young men were found filthy, partially clothed and visibly injured in the fraternity’s hot, humid basement. The pledges, most of whom were 18 years old, were apparently being subjected to a hazing ritual.

Brayden Klein and Samuel Vane, both 20, were taken to the Dane County jail and charged with …

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