MTSU Issues Subpoenas to Sigma Nu

MTSU Subpoenas Fraternity

The newest turn of events in the Sigma Nu at Middle Tennessee State University story involves a subpoena that has been issued to the Sigma Nu's national office by the local police on the case. FratBoyNews has been following this story in "Sigma Nu's at Middle Tennessee State Lose Charter" and "Sigma Nu Suspended by Nationals, Not School".

While a university led investigation into hazing accusations had not concluded hazing had occurred, a Sigma Nu nationals office investigation resulted in the chapters charter being revoked. Now the University contends the details of the investigation by the fraternity are not being shared with the school, despite repeated requests and promises that it would be delivered.

"One of the things the national fraternity has said repeatedly is that they are working in partnership with the university...I've never had to subpoena a partner before to get access to information they told me they would give me." said Bob Glenn, MTSU vice president for student affairs.

"We will respond as promptly as we can...We certainly respect the responsibility of law enforcement to do their jobs. As law-abiding corporate citizens we certainly will do our part to cooperate and abide with the law" said the fraternity's executive director, Brad Beacham.

One has to wonder, why wouldn't the Fraternity share its findings with the school? Hasn't it already admitted there was a problem when they revoked the charter? Is the fraternity simply trying to protect is (former) members, or is it trying to protect the themselves. In this case, when the fraternity revoked the charter, was it just trying to do the right thing, or was it trying cover it's own ass? FratBoyNews will be on the story, check back soon for updates!