Consent among so called Adults is not always a defense especially when a person is either violated or harmed.
In this case, "The Pledges/Pledge" were harmed!
it is usually stated by either the School or The GLO that Hazing is not allowed!
This is basically assault or bodily harm on a person. If it is with a weapon such as a paddle, then it is with a weapon and a felony. That makes it prison time!
Now I am sure these members will come out of prison worse than when they went in!
Not smarter but vindictive.