Hazing Victims in Tishomingo County, Mississippi: Legal Rights & How Attorney 911 Can Help

🚨 The Hazing Crisis in Mississippi: What Tishomingo County Families Need to Know

Hazing isn’t just a problem in big college towns—it happens right here in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, and across Northeast Mississippi. Whether your child attends Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) in Booneville, a nearby university, or even a high school team or club, hazing can occur in fraternities, sororities, sports teams, marching bands, ROTC, and other student organizations.

🔍 What Is Hazing?

Hazing is any intentional act that endangers a student’s physical or mental health for the purpose of initiation, affiliation, or maintaining membership in a group. In Mississippi, hazing is illegal and can lead to criminal charges.

Common Hazing Activities in Mississippi:

• Forced alcohol consumption (binge drinking)
• Extreme physical exertion (push-ups, runs, calisthenics)
• Sleep deprivation
• Psychological humiliation (verbal abuse, degrading tasks)
• Physical abuse (paddling, beating, branding)
• Sexual harassment or assault
• Forced consumption of food, liquids, or non-food items
• Waterboarding or simulated drowning
• Isolation or confinement

Mississippi Law (Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-105):

• Hazing is a misdemeanor if it causes physical injury.
• Hazing that causes serious bodily injury or death is a felony.
• Consent is NOT a defense—even if a student agreed to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.

💔 Real Cases That Hit Close to Home

1. The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) Hazing Scandal (2023)

In 2023, the Sigma Nu fraternity at Ole Miss was suspended after allegations of hazing, including forced alcohol consumption and physical abuse. Multiple students were hospitalized, and the university launched an investigation.

Why This Matters for Tishomingo County:

• Ole Miss is just 2.5 hours from Tishomingo County—the same fraternities and sororities operate at universities near us.
• If it happened at Ole Miss, it can happen at Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) or other nearby schools.

2. Mississippi State University (MSU) Hazing Death (2012)

In 2012, a Mississippi State University student died from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity hazing incident. The fraternity was suspended, and criminal charges were filed.

Why This Matters for Tishomingo County:

• MSU is only 1.5 hours from Tishomingo County—hazing deaths have happened in our state before.
• No parent should lose their child to hazing. If your child is injured or worse, you have the right to hold the organization accountable.

3. Our Current Case: The Pi Kappa Phi Hazing Lawsuit (Houston, TX)

We are currently representing Leonel Bermudez, a student who was hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after being waterboarded, forced to do 500 squats, and beaten with wooden paddles at the University of Houston’s Pi Kappa Phi fraternity.

Why This Matters for Tishomingo County:

• Pi Kappa Phi has chapters across the U.S., including near Mississippi.
• The same fraternity that hospitalized our client in Texas could be operating near Tishomingo County.
• We are suing for $10 million—proving that hazing victims can and do win big.

⚖️ Legal Rights for Tishomingo County Hazing Victims

If your child has been hazed in Tishomingo County or anywhere in Mississippi, you have legal options:

1. Criminal Charges

• Hazing is a crime in Mississippi (Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-105).
• If your child was injured, the perpetrators can be arrested and prosecuted.
• If hazing led to death, charges could include manslaughter or negligent homicide.

2. Civil Lawsuit (Financial Compensation)

You can sue for:

• Medical bills (hospitalization, therapy, future treatment)
• Pain and suffering (physical and emotional trauma)
• Lost wages (if your child had to miss work or school)
• Punitive damages (to punish the organization for reckless behavior)

Who Can Be Sued?

• The fraternity/sorority chapter (local and national)
• The university or school (if they knew about hazing and failed to stop it)
• Individual members (those who directly participated)
• Alumni or advisors (if they encouraged or allowed hazing)

3. Title IX Complaint (For Sexual Harassment or Assault)

If hazing involved sexual abuse or gender-based violence, you can file a Title IX complaint against the school for failing to protect your child.

🚑 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Tishomingo County

Step 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately

• Hazing injuries (like rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, or concussions) can be life-threatening.
• Go to the ER or urgent care—even if your child says they’re “fine.”
• Document everything (photos of injuries, medical records).

Step 2: Preserve Evidence

• Save all texts, GroupMe messages, Snapchats, or social media posts about hazing.
• Take photos/videos of injuries, hazing locations, or items used (paddles, alcohol bottles, etc.).
• Get witness names (other pledges, bystanders, friends).

Step 3: Report to Authorities

• File a police report (hazing is a crime in Mississippi).
• Report to the school (NEMCC, Ole Miss, MSU, etc.).
• File a Title IX complaint if sexual abuse was involved.

Step 4: Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity/Sorority or Their Lawyers

• They will try to minimize the incident or blame your child.
• Do not sign anything without legal advice.
• Do not post on social media about the incident.

Step 5: Contact Attorney 911 Immediately

• We offer free consultations for Tishomingo County families.
• We work on contingency—you pay nothing upfront. We only get paid if we win your case.
• We will fight for maximum compensation—medical bills, pain and suffering, and punitive damages.

🏆 Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Tishomingo County Hazing Case?

1. We Are Currently Fighting a $10 Million Hazing Lawsuit

• We represent Leonel Bermudez, who was hospitalized after Pi Kappa Phi hazing.
• We know how to build strong cases against fraternities, sororities, and universities.
• We have successfully won millions for victims of institutional negligence.

2. We Know Mississippi Hazing Laws

• Mississippi’s hazing laws are strict—we know how to use them to your advantage.
• We understand how fraternities and universities operate—and how to hold them accountable.

3. We Are Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

• We know how insurance companies try to deny claims.
• We use that knowledge to fight back and maximize your compensation.

4. We Serve Tishomingo County & All of Mississippi

• We travel to Tishomingo County for depositions, meetings, and court appearances.
• We offer video consultations for families who can’t meet in person.
• We fight for Mississippi families—no matter where the hazing occurred.

5. We Care About Your Family

• We see your child as a person, not a paycheck.
• We will fight aggressively to get justice for your family.
• We offer compassionate, confidential representation.

📞 What Tishomingo County Families Should Do Next

If your child has been hazed in Tishomingo County, Northeast Mississippi, or anywhere in the state, time is critical.

🚨 Call Attorney 911 Now for a Free Consultation

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✅ What to Expect in Your Free Consultation:

• We will listen to your story and evaluate your case.
• We will explain your legal rights and options.
• We will discuss how we can help you seek justice and compensation.
• No obligation—just honest legal advice.

🔥 Fraternities & Sororities in Mississippi: We Are Watching You

To fraternities and sororities operating near Tishomingo County:

• We are coming for you.
• The same legal strategies that won $10 million in Texas apply in Mississippi.
• If you haze students in Tishomingo County, we will find every liable entity.
• Your chapter could be next.

Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Chi, Phi Delta Theta, Delta Tau Delta, and all other Greek organizations:

• If your chapter operates near Tishomingo County, Northeast Mississippi, or anywhere in the state, know that we represent hazing victims nationwide.
• We track your house corporations, alumni chapters, and insurance policies.
• We have proven that these cases can be won.

📢 A Message to Tishomingo County Parents

Your child trusted these organizations.
They trusted that fraternities and sororities would keep them safe.
They trusted that their school would protect them.

That trust was betrayed.

If your child was hazed in Tishomingo County, Booneville, Iuka, Corinth, Tupelo, Oxford, Starkville, or anywhere in Mississippi, you have the right to fight back.

We are Attorney 911. We are Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena. And we will fight for your family.

📞 Call Now: 1-888-ATTY-911

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