University officials charged for hazing

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Originally Posted by Tom Earp

So, I am still asking why these other People are being sued?

Tom, from the several news reports I've seen, I think that technically they aren't being "sued." They have been indicted by a grand jury -- it's a criminal prosecution, not a civil lawsuit. But my terminology may be off somewhat.

As to your question: according to the news stories, which are all I have to go on, the county prosecutor has stated that the grand jury indicted the university officials due to the way they did (or didn't) do "oversight" of campus fraternity / sorority life.

Edited to add: Please remember that people charged with a crime, or indicted by a grand jury, etc., are presumed innocent until / unless found guilty.