# 🛡️ **Hazing Victim Legal Guide for Clark County, Arkansas**
**Standing Up Against Fraternity & Sorority Abuse in Southwest Arkansas**
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## **🚨 Hazing Happens Here Too — And Clark County Families Have Rights**
Hazing isn’t just a problem at big universities in Texas or Florida. It happens right here in **Clark County, Arkansas**, and at colleges across the Southwest Arkansas region. Fraternities and sororities at **Henderson State University, Ouachita Baptist University, and nearby institutions** face the same risks — and the same legal consequences — as those in Houston or Baton Rouge.
If your child has been hazed in Clark County, **you are not alone**. The same national fraternities that waterboarded a student at the University of Houston operate chapters at Arkansas universities. The same culture of secrecy, abuse, and institutional failure exists here.
**Attorney 911 is fighting this battle right now** — we’re currently litigating a **$10 million hazing lawsuit** against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. We know how to hold fraternities, universities, and national organizations accountable. **Clark County families deserve the same aggressive legal representation.**
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## **🏫 Greek Life in Clark County & Southwest Arkansas — The Reality**
While Clark County itself is home to **Henderson State University**, Greek life extends across the Southwest Arkansas region, including:
| **Institution** | **Location** | **Greek Presence** | **Notable Fraternities & Sororities** |
|—————–|————-|——————-|—————————————-|
| **Henderson State University** | Arkadelphia, AR (Clark County) | Active Greek system | Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Nu, Phi Mu, Chi Omega |
| **Ouachita Baptist University** | Arkadelphia, AR (Clark County) | Strong Greek presence | Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Kappa Delta, Alpha Delta Pi |
| **Southern Arkansas University** | Magnolia, AR (Columbia County) | Active Greek life | Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Sigma Phi, Zeta Tau Alpha |
| **University of Arkansas at Monticello** | Monticello, AR (Drew County) | Greek organizations | Kappa Alpha Order, Delta Zeta, Phi Beta Sigma |
| **University of Central Arkansas** | Conway, AR (Faulkner County) | Major Greek system | Sigma Chi, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Alpha Delta Pi, Chi Omega |
**These same fraternities have been involved in national hazing scandals:**
– **Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike)** — $10M lawsuit (our current case); multiple hazing deaths
– **Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE)** — Chemical burns, forced drinking incidents
– **Kappa Sigma** — $12.6M wrongful death verdict (Miami University)
– **Sigma Phi Epsilon** — Hazing death at Clemson University
**The same national organizations that paid millions in settlements operate chapters near Clark County. If your child was hazed at a Southwest Arkansas university, we can help.**
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## **⚠️ What Is Hazing? — Arkansas Law & Real-World Examples**
### **Arkansas Hazing Law (A.C.A. § 6-5-206)**
Hazing is **illegal** in Arkansas. The law defines it as:
> Any activity expected of someone joining or participating in a group that **humiliates, degrades, abuses, or endangers** them — **regardless of the person’s willingness to participate**.
**This means:**
– **Consent is NOT a defense** — Even if your child “agreed” to participate, the law still holds perpetrators accountable.
– **It’s a crime** — Hazing is a **Class A misdemeanor** in Arkansas, punishable by up to **1 year in jail and $2,500 in fines**.
– **Organizations can be penalized** — Fraternities, sororities, and universities can face fines and loss of recognition.
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### **What Hazing Looks Like in Clark County & Southwest Arkansas**
Hazing isn’t just “boys being boys.” It’s **abuse disguised as tradition**. Here’s what hazing actually looks like:
| **Category** | **Examples** | **Medical Risks** |
|————–|————-|——————-|
| **Physical Abuse** | Paddling, beating, branding, forced exercise to exhaustion (500 squats, 100 pushups) | Broken bones, rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown), kidney failure |
| **Forced Consumption** | Forced drinking (alcohol poisoning), forced eating (hot dogs, milk, peppercorns until vomiting) | Alcohol poisoning, choking, aspiration, death |
| **Sleep Deprivation** | Forced late-night activities, early-morning workouts | Exhaustion, accidents, mental health crises |
| **Psychological Torture** | Waterboarding (simulated drowning), humiliation, threats of expulsion | PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation |
| **Sexual Abuse** | Forced nudity, carrying sexual objects, sexual assault | Trauma, long-term psychological damage |
| **Extreme Conditions** | Stripping in cold weather, confinement in small spaces | Hypothermia, heat stroke, suffocation |
**This isn’t hypothetical. This is what happened to our client in Houston — and it happens in Arkansas too.**
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## **💔 The Human Cost of Hazing — What Clark County Families Face**
Hazing doesn’t just cause physical injuries. It **destroys lives**.
### **Physical Consequences**
– **Rhabdomyolysis** (muscle breakdown) → Kidney failure → Hospitalization (like our client)
– **Alcohol poisoning** → Coma → Death (like Stone Foltz, Max Gruver)
– **Traumatic brain injury** → Permanent disability (like the UT Austin Sigma Chi case)
– **Broken bones, burns, internal injuries** → Surgery → Long-term pain
### **Psychological Trauma**
– **PTSD** — Flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety attacks
– **Depression** — Loss of motivation, social withdrawal
– **Anxiety** — Fear of retribution, paranoia
– **Trust issues** — Difficulty forming relationships
– **Suicidal ideation** — Hazing victims are at **higher risk of suicide**
### **Academic & Financial Impact**
– **Dropped classes** → Delayed graduation
– **Lost scholarships** → Financial burden
– **Medical bills** → Thousands in debt
– **Career setbacks** → Missed internships, job opportunities
**Hazing doesn’t just hurt the victim — it devastates entire families.**
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## **📋 What to Do If Your Child Was Hazed in Clark County**
### **🚨 Immediate Steps — Protect Your Child’s Health & Legal Rights**
| **Step** | **Action** | **Why It Matters** |
|———-|———–|——————-|
| **1. Seek Medical Attention** | Go to the ER or urgent care **immediately** — even if injuries seem minor | – Documents injuries (critical for legal case)
– Rhabdomyolysis, alcohol poisoning, and head injuries may not show symptoms right away |
| **2. Preserve Evidence** | – Take **photos/videos** of injuries, hazing locations, objects used
– **Save all communications** (texts, GroupMe, Snapchat, Instagram DMs)
– **Screenshot social media posts** about hazing
– **Write down witness names** | – Evidence disappears fast
– Fraternities delete messages
– Universities destroy records |
| **3. Do NOT Talk to the Fraternity/Sorority** | – Do **not** confront members
– Do **not** sign anything
– Do **not** give statements | – They will try to control the narrative
– Anything you say can be used against you |
| **4. Report to Authorities** | – File a **police report** (hazing is a crime in Arkansas)
– Report to **university Title IX office**
– Report to **national fraternity/sorority headquarters** | – Creates official record
– May trigger criminal investigation |
| **5. Contact an Attorney** | Call **Attorney 911** at **1-888-ATTY-911** for a **free consultation** | – Know your legal rights
– Protect against retaliation
– Preserve evidence properly |
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### **⚠️ What NOT to Do After Hazing**
| **Don’t** | **Why It Hurts Your Case** |
|———–|—————————|
| **Delete messages or posts** | Destruction of evidence = spoliation sanctions |
| **Post on social media** | Defense will use it to claim you weren’t hurt |
| **Sign anything from the fraternity** | May waive your legal rights |
| **Wait to take action** | Evidence disappears; statute of limitations runs out |
| **Assume it’s “just part of college”** | Hazing is **abuse** — not tradition |
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## **⚖️ Legal Rights for Clark County Hazing Victims**
### **1. You Can Sue for Money Damages**
Hazing victims in Arkansas can sue for:
– **Medical bills** (past and future)
– **Lost wages** (if unable to work)
– **Pain and suffering** (physical and emotional trauma)
– **Punitive damages** (to punish egregious conduct)
**Precedent:** Hazing lawsuits have resulted in **multi-million dollar verdicts**, including:
– **$10.1M** (Stone Foltz, Pi Kappa Alpha)
– **$6.1M** (Max Gruver, Phi Delta Theta)
– **$110M+** (Timothy Piazza, Beta Theta Pi)
### **2. Who Can Be Held Liable?**
You can sue **multiple defendants**, including:
| **Defendant** | **Why They’re Liable** |
|—————|———————–|
| **Local Chapter** | Organized and conducted hazing |
| **National Organization** | Failed to supervise; knew about hazing culture |
| **University** | Failed to protect students; may own fraternity house |
| **Individual Members** | Participated in or facilitated hazing |
| **Alumni/Hosts** | Allowed hazing at their property |
### **3. Arkansas Statute of Limitations**
– **Personal Injury:** **3 years** from the date of injury (A.C.A. § 16-56-105)
– **Wrongful Death:** **3 years** from the date of death
**⚠️ Do not wait.** Evidence disappears, and your legal rights expire.
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## **💰 How Much Is a Clark County Hazing Case Worth?**
Hazing cases can result in **substantial compensation**, depending on:
| **Factor** | **Impact on Case Value** |
|————|————————–|
| **Severity of injuries** | Hospitalization, surgery, permanent damage = higher value |
| **Psychological trauma** | PTSD, depression, anxiety = significant non-economic damages |
| **Egregious conduct** | Waterboarding, forced drinking, physical abuse = punitive damages |
| **Institutional knowledge** | If university/fraternity knew about prior hazing = higher liability |
| **Multiple victims** | Pattern evidence strengthens case |
| **Media attention** | Public pressure increases settlement value |
**Our current hazing case is seeking $10 million — and we believe Clark County families deserve the same level of justice.**
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## **🏛️ Why Choose Attorney 911 for Your Clark County Hazing Case?**
### **1. We’re Fighting This Battle Right Now**
– We’re currently litigating a **$10 million hazing lawsuit** against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston.
– We know **exactly how fraternities and universities try to avoid accountability**.
– We have **real-time intelligence** on their defense strategies.
### **2. Former Insurance Defense Attorneys — We Know Their Playbook**
– Both Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena worked for **insurance companies** before switching sides.
– We know **how they try to deny claims, minimize injuries, and blame victims**.
– We use that knowledge to **dismantle their defenses**.
### **3. Nationwide Reach — We Serve Clark County & All of Arkansas**
– Based in Texas, but we **represent hazing victims nationwide**.
– **Federal court authority** — can pursue cases in federal jurisdiction.
– **Willing to travel** to Clark County for depositions, trials, and client meetings.
– **Video consultations** available for Clark County families.
### **4. No Upfront Costs — We Work on Contingency**
– **$0 upfront** — you pay nothing to hire us.
– **We only get paid if we win** — our fee comes from the settlement/verdict.
– **No financial risk** — if we lose, you owe us nothing.
### **5. Aggressive, Compassionate Representation**
– We **don’t back down** from powerful institutions.
– We **treat every client like family**.
– We **fight for maximum compensation** — not quick, lowball settlements.
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## **📞 Clark County Families: Contact Us Today**
If your child was hazed at **Henderson State University, Ouachita Baptist University, Southern Arkansas University, or any other institution near Clark County**, **we can help**.
### **Free Consultation — Call Now**
📞 **1-888-ATTY-911** (1-888-288-9911)
📧 **ralph@atty911.com**
🌐 **attorney911.com**
**We serve all of Arkansas, including:**
– Clark County (Arkadelphia)
– Hot Spring County (Malvern)
– Garland County (Hot Springs)
– Pike County (Murfreesboro)
– Nevada County (Prescott)
– Columbia County (Magnolia)
– Drew County (Monticello)
– Ouachita County (Camden)
**Don’t wait. Evidence disappears. Your rights expire. Call now.**
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## **🔥 A Message to Fraternities & Sororities in Clark County**
**To the chapters operating near Clark County:**
We are watching. The same legal strategies that secured **$10+ million verdicts nationwide** apply to your chapter.
**Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Nu, Phi Mu, Chi Omega — if your chapter operates in Clark County or Southwest Arkansas, know this:**
– We are **actively investigating** hazing incidents in Arkansas.
– We have **experience litigating against your national organizations**.
– We will **hold you accountable** — personally, financially, and criminally.
**The UH Pi Kappa Phi chapter that waterboarded our client? They’re now shut down. Your chapter could be next.**
**Clean up your culture now — or face the consequences in court.**
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## **📚 Additional Resources for Clark County Families**
| **Resource** | **Link** | **Description** |
|————–|———|—————-|
| **Arkansas Hazing Law (A.C.A. § 6-5-206)** | [Arkansas Code](https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/) | Full text of Arkansas anti-hazing statute |
| **StopHazing.org** | [StopHazing](https://www.stophazing.org/) | National anti-hazing organization |
| **HazingPrevention.org** | [Hazing Prevention](https://hazingprevention.org/) | Educational resources on hazing prevention |
| **Clery Center** | [Clery Center](https://clerycenter.org/) | Campus safety and reporting resources |
| **RAINN (Sexual Assault Support)** | [RAINN](https://www.rainn.org/) | Support for hazing involving sexual abuse |
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## **📢 Spread the Word in Clark County**
Hazing thrives in secrecy. **Break the silence.**
– Share this guide with **parents, students, and educators** in Clark County.
– Post on **local Facebook groups** (Arkadelphia Community, Henderson State Parents, etc.).
– Talk to **high school counselors** about hazing risks.
– Encourage **college students** to report hazing.
**Together, we can protect Clark County students.**
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## **🏆 Justice for Clark County Hazing Victims**
Hazing is **not tradition**. It’s **not brotherhood**. It’s **abuse**.
**Clark County families deserve justice. Arkansas students deserve safety. And fraternities that torture students deserve to pay.**
**Attorney 911 is ready to fight for you.**
📞 **1-888-ATTY-911** | 📧 **ralph@atty911.com** | 🌐 **attorney911.com**
**Enough is enough. The fight starts now.**
