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Florida A&M University has suspended a fraternity under investigation by the Sheriff's Office for hazing until 2013.
Kappa Alpha Psi Inc. is under investigation by the Leon County Sheriff's Office for an incident in which Marcus Jones, a 19-year-old sophomore from Decatur, Ga., reportedly was beaten severely for four days in late February while pledging to the fraternity. His injuries required surgery.
FAMU records show that the undergraduate Alpha Xi chapter of the fraternity received at least five cease-and-desist orders from the national Kappa Alpha Psi organization since 1999, university spokeswoman LaNedra Carroll said in a release Tuesday. The fraternity was suspended from FAMU from 2000 to 2003.
Administrators issued the suspension today, said Vincent June, vice president for student affairs, in the news release.
"We did this based on the research that showed a pattern of alleged behavior with this chapter," June said. "We just feel they need more time to be rehabilitated."
According to the FAMU Policy and Procedures manual, the fraternity does have the right to appeal the school's decision.