Public Record · Est. 2026Editor Madison submissions

The Fraternity Docket

Hazing and Alleged Physical Assault of around 30 Pledges (Sep 23, 2026)

University of Wisconsin–Madison · Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) · Hazing, Disorderly conductSamuel N. Vane (Vice-president) — Arrested · Brayden J. Klein (President) — Arrested

Who was harmed

Victims

The men found in the basement are the people this case harmed. Police described roughly 30 of them, most 18 years old, partially clothed and covered in food, condiments and other liquids, in a room heated to 81 degrees. Several had fresh red marks consistent with being physically assaulted.

Their names have not been released by police, the university or any of the outlets covering the case. Some of the men present may also be treated as witnesses, and the university said its Office of Student Conduct would look into implicated students — so being harmed and being responsible for the event are not the same thing, and no participant other than the two arrested officers has been publicly identified.

About 30 young men in the basement
Identities withheld
Police found roughly 30 partially clothed young men covered in food, condiments and other liquids. Most were 18 years old. No participant has been named publicly.
Several with fresh red marks
Documented on scene
The incident report says several men had fresh red marks consistent with being physically assaulted. The room's thermostat had been set to 81 degrees, making it hot and humid.
No one taken for medical treatment
Stated by police
Officers escorted everyone outside and checked the men for injuries. Police said no one was transported for medical care.

No injury report, medical record or victim statement has been released. Details here come only from the police incident report and the press conference that followed.

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Court filings — no formal charges had been filed as of September 25, 2026.
Photographs of the two arrested students — none has been released by police or the university.
University disciplinary outcome — the conduct office investigation was still open.
Photos or video from inside the basement — only the blurred image MPD released.

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Hazing and Alleged Physical Assault of around 30 Pledges (Sep 23, 2026)

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