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February 12, 2026 27 min read
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The Texas Hazing Crisis: A Complete Legal Guide for Families in the Town of Rogers and Across Bell County

There is a moment when a phone call home changes everything. Your child, a student at Texas A&M University-Central Texas in Killeen just minutes from Rogers, or perhaps attending the University of Houston hours away, calls with a voice that doesn’t sound like theirs. They’re slurring their words, or they’re crying and won’t say why. They talk about “mandatory” late-night events, being “on call” 24/7 for older members, or vague “traditions” they’re sworn to secrecy about. As a parent in Rogers, Temple, Belton, or anywhere in Bell County, your heart sinks. The pride you felt when they joined a prestigious campus organization curdles into a deep, cold fear. Is your child being hazed?

Right now, in Texas, one case exposes this brutal reality. We at Attorney911 represent Leonel Bermudez in a $10 million hazing and abuse lawsuit against the University of Houston, the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity’s Beta Nu chapter, its national headquarters, and 13 individual fraternity leaders. The allegations are horrific: a degrading “pledge fanny pack,” forced overconsumption of food until vomiting, being sprayed in the face with a hose “similar to waterboarding,” and extreme physical workouts that led Mr. Bermudez to develop rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney failure. He was hospitalized for four days after passing brown urine. His story, covered by Click2Houston and ABC13, is not an isolated fraternity prank. It is the flagship proof of a systemic crisis unfolding on Texas campuses—a crisis that directly impacts families right here in the Town of Rogers and across Bell County.

This guide is for you. We are The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, known as Attorney911. We are Texas complex litigation attorneys with a deep, data-driven focus on holding fraternities, sororities, Corps programs, athletic departments, and universities accountable for hazing. We serve families across Texas, including those in Rogers, Belton, Temple, Killeen, and all of Bell County. Whether your child attends a local campus like Texas A&M University-Central Texas or a major hub like UH or Texas A&M in College Station, you deserve to know the truth about hazing, the law, and your family’s rights.

IMMEDIATE HELP FOR HAZING EMERGENCIES

If your child is in danger RIGHT NOW:

  • Call 911 for medical emergencies.
  • Then call Attorney911: 1-888-ATTY-911 (1-888-288-9911). We provide immediate help—that’s why we’re the Legal Emergency Lawyers™.

In the first 48 hours:

  • Get medical attention immediately, even if the student insists they are “fine.”
  • Preserve evidence BEFORE it’s deleted: Screenshot group chats, texts, and DMs. Photograph injuries from multiple angles. Save physical items (clothing, receipts, objects).
  • Write down everything while memory is fresh (who, what, when, where).
  • Do NOT:
    • Confront the fraternity/sorority directly.
    • Sign anything from the university or an insurance company.
    • Post details on public social media.
    • Let your child delete messages or “clean up” evidence.

Contact an experienced hazing attorney: Evidence disappears fast. We can help preserve it and protect your child’s rights. Call 1-888-ATTY-911 for an immediate, confidential consultation.

Hazing in 2025: What It Really Looks Like

For parents in Rogers, the word “hazing” might conjure images of outdated movie scenes. The reality in 2025 is more sinister, psychologically complex, and digitally enabled. Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the mental or physical health of a student for the purpose of joining or maintaining membership in a group. Crucially, a student’s “consent” is not a defense under Texas law.

Modern hazing falls into three escalating tiers:

Tier 1: Subtle Hazing – The Foundation of Control
This establishes power imbalances and is often dismissed as “tradition.”

  • Servitude & Labor: Being on-call 24/7 as a designated driver, running personal errands for older members, cleaning houses.
  • Social Isolation & Control: Being told to cut contact with non-members, requiring permission to socialize, answering to derogatory nicknames.
  • Digital Monitoring: Mandatory 24/7 response to GroupMe or WhatsApp chats, forced location-sharing via apps, social media policing.

Tier 2: Harassment Hazing – Creating a Hostile Environment
This causes measurable emotional or physical discomfort.

  • Sleep Deprivation: Mandatory 3 AM wake-up calls, all-night “study sessions” or driving duties.
  • Forced Consumption: Eating excessive amounts of bland food (milk, bread, hot dogs) or disgusting substances until ill.
  • Psychological Abuse: “Interview” grilling sessions, public humiliation, forced embarrassing performances.
  • Extreme Calisthenics: “Smokings” with hundreds of push-ups, squats, or wall-sits presented as “conditioning.”

Tier 3: Violent Hazing – High Risk of Catastrophe
These acts have a high potential for permanent injury, sexual assault, or death. The Bermudez case at UH involved multiple Tier 3 acts.

  • Forced/Coerced Alcohol Consumption: The single most common fatal hazing method. This includes “Big/Little” nights with handles of liquor, “family tree” or “Bible study” drinking games where wrong answers mean drinking.
  • Physical Beatings: Paddling, punching, kicking, or “tackle” rituals like the “glass ceiling” exercise that killed Chun “Michael” Deng.
  • Sexualized Hazing: Forced nudity, simulated sexual acts, sexual assault.
  • Dangerous Environmental Exposure: Being locked in freezing rooms, left outside in extreme weather, or threatened with simulated waterboarding.

Hazing is not confined to fraternities. It occurs in sororities, athletic teams, the Corps of Cadets, spirit groups like the Texas Cowboys, marching bands, and other campus organizations. The common threads are power imbalance, secrecy, and the exploitation of a desire to belong.

Law & Liability Framework: Texas and Federal Laws

Families in Rogers need a clear understanding of the legal landscape. Hazing is not just a violation of university policy; it is a crime and a civil wrong under Texas law.

Texas Hazing Law (Education Code Chapter 37)

The Texas legislature has defined hazing broadly and attached serious penalties. Key provisions include:

  • Definition (§37.151): Hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act, on or off campus, directed against a student for the purpose of pledging or affiliation, that endangers the student’s mental or physical health or safety.
  • Criminal Penalties (§37.152): Hazing is a Class B misdemeanor. It becomes a Class A misdemeanor if it causes injury and a state jail felony if it causes serious bodily injury or death.
  • No Consent Defense (§37.155): It is not a defense that the person being hazed consented to the activity. This directly counters the “they wanted to do it” argument.
  • Organizational Liability (§37.153): The fraternity, sorority, or club itself can be fined up to $10,000 and have its campus recognition revoked.
  • Immunity for Reporting (§37.154): A person who in good faith reports hazing is immune from civil or criminal liability for their own minor involvement. This encourages calling 911.

Civil Liability: The Path to Accountability and Compensation

A criminal case, pursued by the state, aims to punish. A civil case, which we pursue on behalf of victims and families, aims to provide compensation for harms and hold every responsible party accountable. These cases can proceed simultaneously.

In a civil hazing lawsuit, we can pursue claims against a wide universe of defendants:

  1. Individual Students: Those who planned, executed, or covered up the hazing.
  2. The Local Chapter: As a legal entity, if it exists.
  3. The National Fraternity/Sorority Headquarters: For negligent supervision, failure to enforce policies, and having prior knowledge of dangerous patterns.
  4. The University: For negligent supervision, deliberate indifference to a known risk, or violations of Title IX or the Clery Act.
  5. Third Parties: Landlords of unofficial houses, property owners, or alcohol providers.

Federal Overlay: The Stop Campus Hazing Act, Title IX, and Clery

  • The Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024): Requires colleges receiving federal aid to publicly report hazing incidents and strengthen prevention programs, with full implementation by 2026.
  • Title IX: If hazing involves sexual harassment or assault, it triggers specific university investigation and response duties.
  • Clery Act: Requires reporting of certain crimes, including assaults and arrests related to hazing.

National Hazing Case Patterns: The Scripts of Tragedy

The Bermudez case at UH is not an anomaly. It follows chillingly predictable national patterns. Understanding these “scripts” shows how preventable these tragedies are and how institutions often fail to act. For Bell County families, these cases set legal precedents that support claims here in Texas.

The Alcohol Poisoning Script

This is the most common fatal pattern. National fraternities know the risks, yet chapters repeatedly follow the same deadly playbook.

  • Timothy Piazza – Penn State, Beta Theta Pi (2017): A bid-acceptance night with forced drinking led to fatal falls. Brothers delayed calling 911 for hours. The case resulted in a wave of criminal charges and Pennsylvania’s Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law.
  • Max Gruver – LSU, Phi Delta Theta (2017): A “Bible study” drinking game where incorrect answers meant drinking. Mr. Gruver died with a 0.495% BAC. This led to Louisiana’s felony Max Gruver Act.
  • Stone Foltz – Bowling Green State, Pi Kappa Alpha (2021): A “Big/Little” night where the pledge was told to drink a bottle of liquor. He died of alcohol poisoning. His family secured a $10 million settlement ($7M from the national fraternity, ~$3M from the university).

The Physical Ritual Script

When hazing involves physical endurance or violent rituals, the results are equally catastrophic.

  • Chun “Michael” Deng – Baruch College, Pi Delta Psi (2013): At a retreat, a blindfolded pledge was repeatedly tackled during a “glass ceiling” ritual. He died of traumatic brain injury. The national fraternity was criminally convicted of assault and manslaughter and banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years.
  • Danny Santulli – University of Missouri, Phi Gamma Delta (2021): A “pledge dad reveal” night with forced drinking left the teen with severe, permanent brain damage. He requires 24/7 care. His family settled with 22 defendants.

The Institutional Failure Script

Hazing thrives when institutions look the other way.

  • Northwestern University Football (2023-2025): A scandal revealed systemic, sexualized hazing within the football program, leading to multiple lawsuits, the firing of the head coach, and confidential settlements.
  • Collin Wiant – Ohio University, Sigma Pi (2018): Died after alleged hazing involving nitrous oxide at an unofficial house. The case led to “Collin’s Law” in Ohio, strengthening hazing penalties.

The takeaway for Rogers families: These are not “accidents.” They are foreseeable outcomes of known, dangerous practices. When the same national organizations operating at Texas campuses have these histories, it powerfully supports claims of negligence and the need for punitive damages.

Texas Focus: Where Rogers Families Send Their Kids to College

Parents in the Town of Rogers and surrounding Bell County communities have strong ties to a network of Texas universities, from local campuses to major flagship schools. Hazing is a risk at all of them.

Local & Regional Campuses for Bell County Families

Our children often stay close to home, attending excellent local institutions. These schools have Greek life and student organizations where hazing can occur.

Texas A&M University-Central Texas (Killeen)

  • Snapshot: A growing upper-level university serving Central Texas, part of the Texas A&M System.
  • Hazing Context: As part of the A&M System, it is governed by strict anti-hazing policies. However, the presence of student organizations carries inherent risk. Incidents would be investigated by campus police and the Dean of Students.
  • For Rogers Families: This campus is in our backyard. A hazing case here would likely involve the Bell County Sheriff’s Office or Killeen PD, and civil filings in Bell County courts. We know these local jurisdictions.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Belton)

  • Snapshot: A private Christian university with a strong campus life tradition.
  • Hazing Context: UMHB has its own student conduct code prohibiting hazing. Private university status means internal processes may differ from public institutions, but Texas hazing law still applies.
  • For Rogers Families: Proximity means many UMHB students commute from Rogers and Temple. Cases may involve Belton PD and hearings within the university’s faith-based framework.

Major Statewide Universities for Bell County Students

Countless Rogers-area high school graduates head to Texas’s largest universities. The scale of Greek life and tradition at these schools often correlates with significant hazing risk.

University of Houston – The Flagship Case in Our Backyard
The Leonel Bermudez case is your local, real-time example of how severe hazing litigation unfolds.

  • The Case: As detailed in the Hoodline report, Pi Kappa Phi’s Beta Nu chapter engaged in systemic abuse. After national headquarters suspended the chapter, members voted to surrender their charter on Nov. 14, 2025. UH called the conduct “deeply disturbing.”
  • The Legal Action: We filed this $10 million lawsuit in Harris County, naming UH, the Board of Regents, Pi Kappa Phi nationals, the housing corporation, and 13 individuals. This demonstrates our active, high-stakes litigation against a major Texas university and national fraternity.
  • For Rogers Families: If your child attends UH, they are on a campus where we are currently fighting one of the most serious hazing cases in the country. We know UH’s policies, its legal team, and the Harris County court system intimately.

Texas A&M University (College Station)

  • Hazing Hotspot: The combination of a massive Greek system and the Corps of Cadets creates a high-risk environment.
  • Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) Chemical Burns Case (2021): Pledges alleged they were doused with a mixture including industrial-strength cleaner, causing severe chemical burns requiring skin grafts. The chapter was suspended, and lawsuits were filed.
  • Corps of Cadets “Roasted Pig” Lawsuit (2023): A cadet alleged brutal hazing, including being bound between beds in a simulated sexual position with an apple in his mouth. The lawsuit sought over $1 million.
  • For Rogers Families: The A&M culture is influential across our state. A hazing case here may involve the Brazos County District Attorney, Texas A&M University Police, and complex insurance carriers used by wealthy national fraternities.

University of Texas at Austin

  • Transparency Leader: UT Austin maintains a public online log of hazing violations, a resource we use to establish patterns.
  • Documented Cases: The log includes sanctions for organizations like Pi Kappa Alpha (forced milk consumption and calisthenics) and various spirit groups for forced workouts and alcohol hazing.
  • Sigma Alpha Epoque Assault Case (2024): An Australian exchange student allegedly suffered a dislocated leg, broken nose, and other injuries at an SAE event, leading to a lawsuit.
  • For Rogers Families: UT’s public data is a treasure trove for proving that an organization had prior knowledge of risks. Cases are litigated in Travis County.

Other Major Texas Hubs

  • Southern Methodist University (SMU): A private school with affluent Greek life. Kappa Alpha Order has faced suspensions for paddling and forced drinking.
  • Baylor University: Faced a baseball team hazing scandal in 2020 resulting in multiple player suspensions.
  • Texas Tech, Texas State, University of North Texas: All have experienced hazing incidents across Greek and athletic organizations.

The Organizations Behind the Letters: A Data-Driven Look

When your child is harmed by “XYZ Fraternity,” you need to know who “XYZ” really is. It’s not just a group of students. It is a network of legal entities with insurance policies, national oversight, and often, a documented history of failure. At Attorney911, we built the Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine to map this exact landscape. For families in Rogers, this means we don’t start from scratch—we already know the players.

Public Records Directory: Fraternities, Sororities & Greek Entities Connected to Texas Campuses

We maintain a proprietary directory built from IRS filings, university rosters, and corporate data. Here is a snapshot of the types of organizations we track, showcasing the complex structure behind campus Greek life. Disclaimer: Listing here is for illustrative purposes only and does not imply any organization is currently engaged in misconduct.

A Sample of Texas-Registered Greek Entities (From IRS B83 Filings):

  • Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity – Beta Nu Housing Corporation Inc., EIN 46-2267515, Frisco, TX 75035. This is the housing corporation for the very UH chapter involved in the Bermudez lawsuit.
  • Kappa Sigma – Mu Camma Chapter Inc., EIN 13-3048786, College Station, TX 77845. A Texas A&M chapter entity.
  • Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Inc. (Theta Delta), EIN 47-5370943, Houston, TX 77204. A UH chapter entity.
  • Texas Kappa Sigma Educational Foundation Inc., EIN 74-1380362, Fort Worth, TX 76147. A foundation supporting Kappa Sigma chapters.
  • Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (University of Texas at Tyler), EIN 35-2335400, Tyler, TX 75799. Demonstrating even academic honor societies are formal IRS-recognized entities.
  • Sigma Phi Lambda Inc. (Alpha Tau Chapter), EIN 83-3053639, Corinth, TX 76210. A Christian sorority with chapters statewide.
  • Delta Phi Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity Alumni Housing, EIN 90-0239693, Dallas, TX 75208. An alumni housing corporation.
  • Beta Upsilon Chi, EIN 74-2911848, Fort Worth, TX 76244. A Christian fraternity with a national foundation.

This data reveals a crucial truth: behind every chapter house are legal corporations, alumni associations, and national networks—all potential sources of accountability and insurance coverage. In the Houston metro alone, our Cause IQ data tracks 188 Greek-related organizations; across Texas, we monitor over 1,400 entities.

Why National Histories Matter: Foreseeability and Pattern

When we sue Pi Kappa Phi national headquarters over the UH case, we do so with the knowledge that:

  • Andrew Coffey died at Florida State in 2017 from alcohol poisoning during a Pi Kappa Phi “Big Brother” event.
    This creates foreseeability. National fraternities like Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Phi Delta Theta have multi-million-dollar wrongful death settlements and felony convictions in their histories. When a Texas chapter repeats the same dangerous “traditions,” it proves the national organization failed to supervise, enforce its policies, or eradicate known risks. This pattern evidence is the key to overcoming defenses like “this was a rogue chapter.”

Building a Hazing Case: Evidence, Damages, and Our Strategy

If you suspect hazing, immediate and strategic action is critical. The defense playbook is to destroy evidence, circle the wagons, and delay. Our strategy is to move faster, dig deeper, and leverage our unique expertise.

Critical Evidence Collection

Modern hazing lives on smartphones. Preservation is a race against the delete button. We guide families to secure:

  1. Digital Communications: Screenshots of GroupMe, WhatsApp, iMessage, and Discord chats with timestamps and sender names visible. We work with digital forensics experts to recover deleted messages.
  2. Social Media: Photos/videos posted on Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok showing events, injuries, or humiliating acts. Even “disappearing” stories can be captured.
  3. Medical Records: Full documentation from ER visits, urgent care, or mental health professionals. It is vital the patient states the injury resulted from hazing.
  4. Physical Evidence: Save clothing, paddles, or props. Photograph injuries daily to show progression.
  5. University Records: Through discovery, we obtain the organization’s prior conduct history and the university’s internal investigation files.

Watch our guide on using your phone to document evidence.

Comprehensive Damages: What We Fight to Recover

A civil lawsuit seeks to make the victim whole and hold defendants accountable. Damages fall into key categories:

  • Economic Damages: All medical bills (past and future), lost wages, costs of psychological care, and diminished future earning capacity if injuries are permanent.
  • Non-Economic Damages: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, trauma, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life.
  • Wrongful Death Damages (for families): Funeral costs, loss of financial support, and the profound loss of companionship, love, and guidance.
  • Punitive Damages: In cases of gross negligence or intentional conduct, we may seek punitive damages to punish the defendants and deter future behavior.

Our Legal Advantages: Why Attorney911 for a Hazing Case

Fighting a university and a national fraternity requires a specific skill set. We bring:

  1. Insurance Insider Knowledge: Our attorney, Mr. Lupe Peña, spent years as an insurance defense attorney for a national firm. He knows exactly how fraternity and university insurers evaluate claims, fight coverage, and deploy delay tactics. Learn about Mr. Peña’s background.
  2. Complex Institutional Litigation Experience: Managing partner Ralph Manginello was one of the few Texas attorneys involved in the BP Texas City explosion litigation, taking on billion-dollar defendants. We are not intimidated by powerful institutions. See Ralph Manginello’s profile.
  3. The Texas Hazing Intelligence Engine: We don’t guess. We use data. Our proprietary directory of Texas Greek entities allows us to immediately identify every potentially liable organization and its insurance carriers.
  4. Dual Civil & Criminal Capability: Ralph’s membership in the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association (HCCLA) means we understand criminal hazing investigations and can advise clients navigating parallel proceedings.
  5. A Network of Experts: We work with medical specialists, toxicologists, digital forensics analysts, economists, and Greek life culture experts to build unassailable cases.
  6. Spanish-Language Services: Mr. Peña speaks fluent Spanish, ensuring we can serve all Texas families with compassion and clarity.

Practical Guides & Critical Information for Rogers Families

For Parents: Warning Signs and Action Steps

Red Flags Your Child May Be Being Hazed:

  • Unexplained injuries (bruises, burns, limping).
  • Extreme exhaustion, sleep deprivation.
  • Sudden secrecy about organization activities.
  • Personality changes: anxiety, depression, withdrawal.
  • Constant, anxious phone use monitoring group chats.
  • Requests for large sums of money for unexplained “fines” or “dues.”
  • Decline in academic performance.

What to Do If You Suspect Hazing:

  1. Prioritize Safety: If there’s immediate danger or intoxication, call 911.
  2. Document Everything: Write down what your child tells you, with dates. Help them screenshot messages.
  3. Seek Medical Care: Get a professional medical evaluation, even for emotional trauma.
  4. Consult an Attorney BEFORE Reporting: Once you report to the university, their legal team takes over. We can advise you on how to navigate reporting to protect your child’s rights and preserve legal claims. Call us at 1-888-ATTY-911.
  5. Do Not: Confront the organization, sign anything from the university, or post on social media.

For Students: Is This Hazing?

Ask yourself:

  • Am I being pressured or coerced?
  • Would I do this if there were no social consequences for saying no?
  • Is this activity dangerous, degrading, or illegal?
  • Are we being told to keep it a secret?
    If you answered yes, it is likely hazing. Your “consent” under pressure is not a legal defense for them.

Critical Mistakes That Can Damage a Case

  1. Deleting Evidence: Preserve all messages and photos, even embarrassing ones.
  2. Confronting the Fraternity: This triggers evidence destruction and witness coaching.
  3. Signing University Paperwork: Do not sign any “resolution” or waiver without an attorney.
  4. Waiting Too Long: Texas has a statute of limitations. Evidence and memories fade. Learn about Texas statutes of limitations.
  5. Talking to Insurance Adjusters: They are not on your side. Direct them to your attorney.

Watch our video on client mistakes that can ruin an injury case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can we sue a public university like Texas A&M or UH?
A: Yes, but with specific challenges. Public universities have some sovereign immunity protections. However, we can sue for gross negligence, under Title IX, or by naming individual employees in their personal capacity. Our active lawsuit against UH demonstrates our capability in this complex area.

Q: How much does it cost to hire Attorney911?
A: We work on a contingency fee basis for personal injury and wrongful death hazing cases. This means you pay no upfront fees. Our fee is a percentage of the recovery we secure for you. If we don’t win, you don’t pay attorney’s fees. See how contingency fees work.

Q: Will my child’s name be all over the news?
A: Most cases settle confidentially before a public trial. We prioritize your family’s privacy and use every legal tool to protect it during litigation.

Q: What if the hazing happened at an off-campus house or Airbnb?
A: Location does not eliminate liability. National fraternities and universities can still be responsible based on their sponsorship and control of the chapter’s activities. The Pi Delta Psi case that led to a death occurred at a remote retreat.

About Attorney911 – Your Texas Hazing Litigation Team

We are The Manginello Law Firm, PLLC, operating as Attorney911. We are based in Houston with offices in Austin and Beaumont, serving families across Texas, including the Town of Rogers, Bell County, and throughout Central Texas. Our “Legal Emergency Lawyers™” brand reflects our commitment to immediate, aggressive, and professional help when families face crises—like discovering their child has been hazed.

Our mission in hazing cases is three-fold:

  1. Secure Justice for Your Child: Achieve full and fair compensation for their injuries, trauma, and missed opportunities.
  2. Force Real Accountability: Hold every responsible party—from the individual member to the national headquarters—legally and financially accountable.
  3. Drive Systemic Change: Through litigation and public exposure, we aim to reform the cultures and policies that allow hazing to persist, preventing future tragedies.

The Leonel Bermudez case against UH and Pi Kappa Phi is not just a lawsuit; it is a statement. A statement that in Texas, in 2025, this brutality will not be met with silence or a slap on the wrist. It will be met with the full force of the law, wielded by attorneys who know how to win.

If Hazing Has Impacted Your Family in Rogers or Across Texas, Contact Us Today

You are not alone. The path forward begins with a confidential conversation. We will listen to your story with compassion, analyze the facts with precision, and explain your legal options with clarity. There is no obligation, and everything you share is protected.

Contact The Manginello Law Firm / Attorney911

We serve families in the Town of Rogers, Belton, Temple, Killeen, and across Texas. Call us today. Let us help you turn this crisis into a fight for accountability, recovery, and change.

Plain Text Links to Key Resources

News Coverage of the Leonel Bermudez / UH Pi Kappa Phi Hazing Lawsuit:

  • Click2Houston (KPRC 2): https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2025/11/21/only-on-2-lawsuit-alleges-severe-hazing-at-university-of-houstons-pi-kappa-phi-chapter-fraternity/
  • ABC13 Eyewitness News (KTRK): https://abc13.com/post/waterboarding-forced-eating-physical-punishment-lawsuit-alleges-abuse-faced-injured-pledge-uhs-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity/18186418/
  • Hoodline: https://hoodline.com/2025/11/university-of-houston-and-pi-kappa-phi-fraternity-face-10m-lawsuit-over-alleged-hazing-and-abuse/

Attorney911 Educational YouTube Videos:

  • Using Your Cellphone to Document Evidence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLbpzrmogTs
  • Texas Statutes of Limitations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRHwg8tV02c
  • Client Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3IYsoxOSxY
  • How Contingency Fees Work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcI_j6F7Nc

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