Georgia Tech 'Rape Bait' Email: School Suspends Fraternity For Three Years; What Happens Next?
Atlanta's Georgia Institute of Technology has suspended fraternity Phi Kappa Tau for three years for its multiple violations of student conduct including underage drinking, disorderly conduct, and sexually related offenses.
The now controversial fraternity was suspended on Friday until the summer of 2017. Because of the suspension, Phi Kappa Tau will no longer be recognized as a Chartered Student Organization on the school's campus. All members of Phi Kappa Tau are now required to vacate their frat house before May 6.
So what exactly caused Georgia Tech's 'Office of Student Integrity' to take such drastic measures? After thorough investigation of Phi Kappa Tau's Alpha Rho chapter, it was discovered that members of the fraternity furnished alcohol to minors.
This was in clear violation of section C1a of the Student Code of Conduct, which prohibits underage use or possession of alcohol, reports Georgia Tech's school newspaper, Technique.
In addition to the underage drinking, the Alpha Rho chapter was caught in the middle of a scandalous email that sent shockwaves all over campus.
Phi Kappa Tau fraternity member Matthew Peterson created a "rape bait" email that provided a seven-step guide to hooking up and luring females into bed with the fraternity members by any means necessary.
Among the steps described in the email were "If anything ever fails, go get more alcohol" and "send them out of your room when you are finished."
Tim Hudson, CEO of the Phi Kappa Tau organization, issued a statement following the incident.
"I am highly disappointed Alpha Rho chapter failed to live up to the ideals of our Fraternity. It is never easy to close a chapter, but under these circumstances it is clear that problems within Alpha Rho chapter require a break in operations," said Hudson.
Although the Alpha Rho chapter is officially banned, the Phi Kappa Tau organization plans to work with Georgia Tech during what it calls a period of transition. (11alive.com)
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