What do you think the penalty should be for a fraternity that furnished alcohol to minors and engaged in drug use and distribution?

Washington State University revoked its recognition of the Alpha Kappa Lambda fraternity for five years after finding the fraternity had:

• Failed to have a resident advisor live in its chapter house
• Failed to properly register social functions
• Furnished alcohol to minors, and
• Been involved in drug-related activity, including the sale of cocaine.

The fraternity sued the university, saying the school’s findings weren’t supported by enough evidence. It also argued the sanction was too harsh.

The court disagreed. It OK’d the university’s consideration of testimony from confidential informants. And it said there was plenty of evidence supporting the school’s decision to hold the fraternity accountable for the illegal actions of its officers, members and guests. In addition to the confidential informant testimony, that evidence included photos of a drug dealer and an underage drinker.

The sanction was reasonable in light of the evidence, the court said.

Cite: Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity v. Washington State University.

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