Vermont FIJIs Cleared of Hazing Charges

Dismissed Hazing Charges Trigger Frat's Demand for Apology

The University of Vermont's chapter of Phi Gamma Delta was recently cleared of hazing charges stemming from a pledge party where they fraternity was accused of gay-bashing and drinking.

The four accused FIJI brothers fought the hazing charges in court, and successfully won the case. A Vermont attorney general appealed the case, but formally dropped all charges Wednesday.

Some of the fraternity's lawyers are now asking the university to apologize to the brothers for giving them a bad name on campus for no reason. The university doesn't plan to apologize, a report said.

The brothers still face a suspension from the university for violating internal policies.