Disturbing video reveals alleged hazing at University of Iowa fraternity

By KCCI staff

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    IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCCI) — A disturbing video from the University of Iowa Campus Police shows an alleged hazing incident at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house in November 2024, leading to its suspension until 2029.

The footage reveals 56 male pledges blindfolded in the basement.

First responders were called to the house for a fire alarm and found pledges covered in ketchup, mustard, and alcohol.

Iowa City Police said 21-year-old Joseph Gaya was arrested for trying to block officers’ view of the incident, although the charges were later dropped.

Campus police and the Office of Student Accountability investigated the incident, resulting in Alpha Delta Phi’s suspension on Feb. 25, 2025, lasting until at least July 1, 2029.

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