The chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at Virginia Union University has been suspended following the conviction of four of its members on hazing and simple assault charges.
The sorority members were charged following a Feb. 23 incident in which a recruit was struck on her backside approximately 35 times with a paddle, causing severe bruises.
Although the judge dropped charges of malicious wounding, the defendants were each sentenced to two years probation and a $1,000 fine, with $750 suspended. They also were ordered to stay away from the victim.
The students now have 10 days to file an appeal. Another 10 sorority members will face charges May 27.
Zeta Phi Beta is a historically black sorority that was founded at Howard University in 1920 to promote "scholarship, service, sisterly love and finer womanhood." The sorority has a Tau Theta chapter at the University.
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