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Saturday 17 December 2011

Vermont fraternity chapter closed over rape survey


(CNN) -- The University of Vermont's chapter of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity has been closed after a survey surfaced online asking fraternity brothers whom they would rape.

The national Sigma Phi Epsilon organization said it is "indefinitely closing the chapter."

"Without suggesting that every member had knowledge of this questionnaire, the questions asked in the document are deplorable and absolutely inconsistent with our values," Brian Warren, the fraternity's executive director, said in a statement.

University of Vermont officials said they "respect and support" the decision.

"From the beginning of this unfortunate situation, the national representatives of Sigma Phi Epsilon have been thorough, respectful and very serious in investigating this matter," UVM Interim President John Bramley and Provost Jane E. Knodell said in a statement.     Full Read

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