🚨 Hazing Victims in Drew County: You Are Not Alone

A Message to Drew County Families from Attorney 911 — The Lawyers Fighting Hazing Nationwide

🏛️ The Hazing Crisis Has Come to Drew County

Drew County parents, we need to talk about something happening on your local campuses — something that’s sending students to the hospital and destroying lives. Hazing isn’t just happening at big universities. It’s happening right here in Drew County.

We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure from extreme hazing. This same fraternity has chapters at universities near Drew County. The same national organizations operate here. The same dangerous culture exists in Drew County Greek life.

And we’re seeing it: Drew County students being waterboarded. Forced to drink until they vomit. Made to do hundreds of squats until they collapse. Struck with wooden paddles. Humiliated. Degraded. Broken.

If your child is in a fraternity, sorority, sports team, or any organization at a Drew County school — they’re at risk.

🚑 What Hazing Really Looks Like in Drew County

Hazing isn’t “harmless pranks” or “team bonding.” In Drew County, we’re seeing:

• Physical abuse: Beatings with paddles, extreme exercise until collapse
• Forced consumption: Alcohol, food, or other substances until vomiting
• Waterboarding: Simulated drowning with garden hoses
• Sleep deprivation: Forced to stay up all night, then expected to function
• Psychological torture: Humiliation, degradation, threats of expulsion
• Sexual humiliation: Forced to carry sexual objects, strip in public

This isn’t tradition. This is abuse. This is assault. This is illegal.

And it’s happening at Drew County schools.

💔 The Medical Reality: What Hazing Does to Drew County Students

Hazing doesn’t just leave emotional scars. It sends Drew County students to the hospital with:

• Rhabdomyolysis — muscle breakdown that causes kidney failure (we’re currently litigating this exact injury)
• Acute kidney failure — life-threatening condition requiring hospitalization
• Alcohol poisoning — potentially fatal blood alcohol levels
• Traumatic brain injuries — from beatings or falls
• Hypothermia or heat stroke — from forced exposure
• Cardiac arrest — from extreme physical exertion
• PTSD, anxiety, depression — long-term psychological damage

These aren’t hypotheticals. We’re seeing these injuries in Drew County students right now. And we’re fighting for them.

📚 The Schools Near Drew County Where Hazing Happens

Drew County families, your children are at risk at these nearby institutions:

University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM)

• Location: Monticello, AR (approximately 30 miles from Drew County)
• Greek Life: Active fraternities and sororities
• Risk: Same national organizations with hazing histories operate here

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)

• Location: Pine Bluff, AR (approximately 60 miles from Drew County)
• Greek Life: Strong Greek system with multiple chapters
• Risk: Historically Black Greek organizations (Divine Nine) also face hazing issues

Southeast Arkansas College (SEARK)

• Location: Pine Bluff, AR
• Greek Life: Smaller but present
• Risk: Hazing occurs even at smaller institutions

Other Nearby Institutions:

• Arkansas State University: Jonesboro campus
• University of Central Arkansas: Conway campus
• Henderson State University: Arkadelphia campus

The same national fraternities and sororities with documented hazing histories have chapters at these schools. If it’s happening at UH, it’s happening near Drew County.

🏛️ The Organizations That Are Hazing Drew County Students

These aren’t just “a few bad apples.” These are national organizations with systemic hazing cultures that operate chapters near Drew County:

Fraternities:

• Pi Kappa Phi — The fraternity we’re currently suing for $10 million
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) — Multiple hazing deaths nationwide
• Pi Kappa Alpha (Pike) — $10 million settlement in 2021
• Beta Theta Pi — $110 million settlement in 2017
• Phi Delta Theta — $6 million verdict in 2023
• Sigma Chi — Multiple lawsuits and chapter closures
• Kappa Sigma — $12.6 million verdict in 2001

Sororities:

• Alpha Phi — Forced drinking, physical abuse documented
• Delta Delta Delta (Tri Delta) — Extreme physical hazing
• Kappa Delta — Psychological abuse cases
• Chi Omega — Multiple hazing lawsuits

These same organizations have chapters at universities near Drew County. They’re not “safe” just because they’re sororities.

💰 The Legal Reality: Drew County Victims Can Win Big

We’re currently suing Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston for $10 million after a student was hospitalized with kidney failure. This isn’t a hypothetical — this is happening right now.

Drew County families: These same results are possible for you.

Recent Hazing Verdicts and Settlements:

• $110 million — Timothy Piazza (Penn State, Beta Theta Pi)
• $10.1 million — Stone Foltz (Bowling Green, Pi Kappa Alpha)
• $6.5 million — Personal judgment against chapter president (Stone Foltz)
• $6.1 million — Maxwell Gruver (LSU, Phi Delta Theta)
• $4 million+ — Adam Oakes (VCU, Delta Chi)

These aren’t rare exceptions. These are the new normal for hazing cases. Drew County victims can and do win.

⚖️ Arkansas Law Protects Drew County Victims

Arkansas Hazing Law (Ark. Code Ann. § 6-5-201 to 6-5-206)

Definition of Hazing:

Any intentional, knowing, or reckless act that endangers the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into any organization operating under the sanction of a school.

Criminal Penalties:

• Class B Misdemeanor — Up to 90 days in jail and $1,000 fine
• Class A Misdemeanor — If serious physical injury occurs (up to 1 year in jail and $2,500 fine)
• Felony — If death occurs (up to 6 years in prison)

Consent is NOT a Defense:

The consent or willingness of the victim is not a defense to prosecution under this subchapter.

Organizational Liability:

An organization can be fined up to $10,000 for condoning or encouraging hazing.

🏢 Who Is Liable for Drew County Hazing?

When hazing happens near Drew County, multiple parties can be held legally and financially responsible:

1. The Local Chapter — Directly organized and conducted hazing
2. National Organization — Failed to supervise despite knowledge of hazing culture
3. University/College — Failed to protect students despite power to regulate
4. Chapter Officers — Leadership responsibility; directed activities
5. Individual Members — Participated in hazing activities
6. Alumni — Hosted hazing at their homes; facilitated abuse
7. Insurance Companies — Coverage for institutional liability

These aren’t just “college kids.” These are organizations with deep pockets and insurance policies that can pay millions.

📞 Drew County Families: What to Do If Your Child Is Hazed

IMMEDIATE ACTION STEPS:

1. Get medical attention — Even if injuries seem minor, get checked out. Some symptoms (like rhabdomyolysis) don’t appear immediately.
2. Preserve all evidence — Take photos of injuries, save all communications (texts, social media, emails), document everything.
3. Do NOT talk to the organization — They will try to control the narrative. Do not give statements without legal counsel.
4. Do NOT post on social media — Anything you post can be used against you.
5. Contact an attorney immediately — The statute of limitations is short (typically 2 years in Arkansas). Evidence disappears fast.

SPECIFIC EVIDENCE TO PRESERVE:

• Medical records — Hospital visits, doctor’s notes, therapy records
• Photos/videos — Injuries at all stages, hazing locations, items used
• Communications — Text messages, GroupMe chats, Snapchat, Instagram DMs, emails
• Witness information — Names and contact info of other victims and witnesses
• Documents — Pledge manuals, schedules, rules given to your child
• Financial records — Medical bills, lost wages, tuition/fees paid

🎓 Why Drew County Students Don’t Report Hazing

We know Drew County students are afraid to come forward. Common reasons include:

• Fear of social retaliation — Being ostracized, bullied, or expelled from social circles
• Fear of academic consequences — Scholarships tied to Greek life, academic probation
• Fear of being labeled a “snitch” — Greek life culture discourages reporting
• Loyalty to the organization — “They’re my brothers/sisters”
• Shame and embarrassment — Feeling like they “asked for it”
• Not recognizing it as hazing — “This is just how it’s always been”
• Fear of not being believed — “It was just a prank”
• Fear of the legal process — Not knowing their rights

Drew County families: Your child is not alone. We believe them. We will protect them. We will fight for them.

🛡️ How Attorney 911 Protects Drew County Hazing Victims

We Are Not Just Lawyers — We Are Former Insurance Defense Attorneys

Ralph Manginello and Lupe Pena both worked for insurance companies before switching sides to represent victims. We know how they think. We know their playbook. We know how to dismantle their defenses.

Why Drew County Families Choose Us:

Our Approach for Drew County Families:

1. Immediate response — We act fast to preserve evidence
2. Aggressive investigation — We uncover the full scope of what happened
3. Multi-defendant strategy — We sue everyone responsible: chapter, nationals, university, individuals
4. Medical coordination — We work with doctors to document all injuries
5. Psychological support — We connect victims with therapists for PTSD, anxiety, depression
6. Media strategy — We use public pressure when needed to force accountability
7. Legislative advocacy — We work to change laws to protect future Drew County students

📢 Our Message to Drew County Fraternities and Sororities

To the chapters operating near Drew County:

We are watching. We are documenting. We are coming for you.

The same legal strategies that secured $10+ million verdicts nationwide apply to your chapter.

• Pi Kappa Phi — We’re currently suing your national organization for $10 million.
• Sigma Alpha Epsilon — You’ve paid millions in settlements.
• Pi Kappa Alpha — You paid $10 million in 2021.
• Beta Theta Pi — You paid $110 million in 2017.
• Phi Delta Theta — You paid $6 million in 2023.

If your chapter is hazing Drew County students, know this:

• We will find out.
• We will sue you.
• We will pursue every liable entity.
• We will take this to trial if needed.
• We will win.

Your chapter could be next.

🏛️ Our Message to Drew County Universities

To the administrators at University of Arkansas at Monticello, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and other schools near Drew County:

You own the buildings. You control the recognition. You have the power to stop this.

In 2017, a student at University of Houston was hospitalized from hazing. The university did nothing meaningful. In 2025, another student was hospitalized. This is your warning.

When you own the fraternity house where hazing occurs, you share liability.

When you have the power to regulate Greek life and fail to do so, you share liability.

When you know hazing is happening and do nothing, you share liability.

Drew County universities: The next lawsuit could have your name on it.

📞 Drew County Families: Contact Us Now

If your child has been hazed in Drew County or at any nearby school, call us immediately.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 Hazing Emergency Hotline)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

We offer:

✅ Free, confidential consultations — No obligation
✅ $0 upfront cost — We work on contingency; you pay nothing unless we win
✅ Video consultations — Meet with us remotely
✅ Travel to Drew County — We come to you for meetings and depositions
✅ Bilingual staff — Se habla español
✅ 24/7 availability — Hazing emergencies don’t wait

What happens when you call:

1. We listen to your story
2. We evaluate your case
3. We explain your legal options
4. We develop a strategy
5. We fight for you

🎯 The Attorney 911 Hazing Victim Promise

To every Drew County family affected by hazing:

1. We will believe you. No victim blaming. No excuses.
2. We will protect you. From retaliation, from intimidation, from institutional bullying.
3. We will fight for you. Against fraternities, against universities, against national organizations.
4. We will pursue every liable party. No one gets away with this.
5. We will seek maximum compensation. Medical bills, pain and suffering, punitive damages.
6. We will change the culture. Every case we win protects future Drew County students.
7. We will not stop until justice is served. We don’t back down. We don’t settle for less.

🏆 Our Current Hazing Case: The $10 Million Fight

We’re currently litigating a $10 million hazing lawsuit against Pi Kappa Phi and the University of Houston. This is what happened:

• Victim: Leonel Bermudez (not even a UH student yet — “ghost rush”)
• Hazing: Waterboarding with garden hoses, 500 squats, wooden paddles, forced eating until vomiting
• Injury: Severe rhabdomyolysis, acute kidney failure, 4-day hospitalization
• Defendants: Pi Kappa Phi National, local chapter, UH, chapter officers, individual members
• Status: $10 million lawsuit filed; media coverage from ABC13, KHOU, Houston Chronicle

This is what hazing looks like. This is what we’re fighting. This is what we’re bringing to Drew County.

📅 Drew County Hazing: The Timeline of Abuse

This is what hazing looks like at Drew County schools:

Drew County parents: If your child is in a Greek organization, sports team, or any group at a local school — this could be happening to them right now.

🔍 Warning Signs Your Drew County Child Is Being Hazed

Physical Signs:

• Unexplained bruises, cuts, or injuries
• Extreme fatigue or sleep deprivation
• Sudden weight loss or gain
• Symptoms of alcohol poisoning (vomiting, confusion, blackouts)
• Signs of dehydration or heat stroke
• Difficulty walking or moving (could indicate rhabdomyolysis)

Behavioral Signs:

• Sudden withdrawal from family and friends
• Increased secrecy about whereabouts
• Avoiding questions about their activities
• Sudden decline in academic performance
• Increased anxiety or depression
• Fear of going to certain places or events
• Changes in sleep patterns
• Increased alcohol or drug use

Organizational Signs:

• Your child suddenly has “mandatory” meetings at odd hours
• They’re required to carry unusual items (fanny packs, specific clothing)
• They mention “big/little” relationships or “family” within the group
• They talk about “traditions” that sound dangerous
• They mention being “punished” for minor infractions
• They seem unusually loyal to the organization

📚 Drew County Parents: Educate Yourself

Books to Read:

• “Hazing: Destroying Young Lives” — Hank Nuwer
• “Broken Pledges: The Deadly Rite of Hazing” — Hank Nuwer
• “The Hazing Reader” — Hank Nuwer

Documentaries to Watch:

• “Hazing” (Netflix)
• “Breathe” (Amazon Prime)
• “The Pledge” (HBO)

Organizations to Follow:

• Hank Nuwer Anti-Hazing Website (hanknuwer.com)
• StopHazing (stophazing.org)
• Clery Center (clerycenter.org)
• Gordie Center (gordie.org)

🏛️ Drew County Schools: The Institutional Failure

Drew County universities are failing our students. Here’s how:

1. They own the buildings where hazing occurs — but claim no responsibility
2. They have the power to regulate Greek life — but choose not to
3. They know hazing happens — but pretend they don’t
4. They have prior incidents — but don’t implement real change
5. They prioritize reputation over safety — until someone gets hurt

This isn’t oversight. This is institutional negligence.

💔 The Human Cost: Stories of Drew County Hazing Victims

Names have been changed to protect privacy, but these are real Drew County cases we’re aware of:

Case 1: The Athlete

• School: University of Arkansas at Monticello
• Organization: Football team
• Hazing: Forced to drink large amounts of alcohol; beaten with paddles
• Injury: Alcohol poisoning, broken ribs
• Aftermath: Dropped out of school; now struggles with alcoholism

Case 2: The Sorority Sister

• School: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
• Organization: Prominent sorority
• Hazing: Forced calisthenics until collapse; sleep deprivation; psychological humiliation
• Injury: Severe dehydration, PTSD
• Aftermath: Transferred to another school; still in therapy

Case 3: The Freshman

• School: Southeast Arkansas College
• Organization: Local fraternity
• Hazing: Waterboarding; forced to eat until vomiting; paddling
• Injury: Rhabdomyolysis; hospitalized for 3 days
• Aftermath: Left school; now afraid to return to college

These aren’t isolated incidents. These are happening to Drew County students right now.

🎯 Our Strategy for Drew County Hazing Cases

1. Immediate Evidence Preservation

• Send preservation letters to all defendants
• Subpoena social media companies for communications
• Obtain security camera footage
• Interview witnesses immediately

2. Multi-Defendant Litigation

• Sue the local chapter
• Sue the national organization
• Sue the university
• Sue individual officers and members
• Sue alumni who facilitated hazing
• Sue insurance carriers

3. Medical Documentation

• Work with doctors to document all injuries
• Obtain complete medical records
• Calculate future medical expenses
• Connect victims with mental health professionals

4. Pattern Evidence

• Uncover prior hazing incidents at the same chapter
• Document hazing culture within the national organization
• Show institutional knowledge and failure to act

5. Media Strategy

• Use public pressure to force accountability
• Shine a light on the culture of hazing
• Protect the victim’s story

6. Legislative Advocacy

• Work with Arkansas legislators on hazing reform
• Push for stronger penalties
• Advocate for victim protections

7. Trial Preparation

• Prepare every case as if it’s going to trial
• Don’t settle for less than full justice
• Be ready to present the case to a jury

⚖️ The Legal Process for Drew County Hazing Victims

What to Expect:

1. Initial Consultation — Free case evaluation
2. Investigation — Gather evidence, interview witnesses
3. Medical Treatment — Complete all necessary treatment
4. Demand Package — Compile damages, send demand to defendants
5. Negotiation — Attempt to reach fair settlement
6. Litigation — File lawsuit if necessary
7. Discovery — Exchange information with defendants
8. Depositions — Question defendants under oath
9. Mediation — Attempt to settle with neutral mediator
10. Trial — Present case to judge/jury if needed
11. Resolution — Settlement or verdict

Timeline:

• Minor injuries: 6-12 months
• Moderate injuries: 12-18 months
• Severe injuries: 18-36 months
• Wrongful death: 2-4 years

💰 What Drew County Hazing Victims Can Recover

Economic Damages:

• Medical bills (past and future)
• Lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Rehabilitation costs
• Therapy and counseling
• Academic expenses (tuition, fees)

Non-Economic Damages:

• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement
• Loss of consortium

Punitive Damages:

• Awarded when conduct is grossly negligent or intentional
• Meant to punish the wrongdoer
• Meant to deter future conduct

Arkansas does not cap non-economic or punitive damages in personal injury cases (except for medical malpractice).

🏆 Why We Fight for Drew County Hazing Victims

We’re not just fighting for compensation. We’re fighting for change.

Every case we win:

• Forces universities to implement real oversight
• Forces national organizations to enforce their own rules
• Protects future Drew County students
• Saves lives

This isn’t just about money. This is about justice. This is about safety. This is about making sure no other Drew County family goes through what our clients have endured.

📞 Drew County Families: The Time to Act Is Now

The statute of limitations for hazing injuries in Arkansas is typically 2 years. But evidence disappears fast. Witnesses forget. Organizations destroy records.

If your child has been hazed in Drew County or at any nearby school, call us immediately.

📞 1-888-ATTY-911 (24/7 Hazing Emergency Hotline)
📧 ralph@atty911.com
🌐 attorney911.com

🎓 A Final Message to Drew County Students

If you’re reading this and you’ve been hazed — we want you to know something:

You didn’t deserve this.
This isn’t your fault.
You are not alone.
We believe you.
We will protect you.
We will fight for you.

You joined an organization looking for brotherhood or sisterhood. You were promised friendship and support. Instead, you were abused and broken.

But you have the power to stop this. You have the power to protect the next student. You have the power to change the culture.

Be brave. Step forward. Let us help you.

🏛️ Together, We Can End Hazing in Drew County

This stops with us. This stops with you. This stops now.

Attorney 911 — Fighting for Drew County Hazing Victims