Answer: Yes, it can. The facts are unfortunately familiar: a college pledge senselessly dies during a fraternity hazing ritual. But in this instance, not just individual members were held responsible - the fraternity itself, Pi Delta Psi, was also criminally prosecuted for murder, assault and conspiracy. This is an unusual step in the direction of holding the fraternity itself responsible for the acts of its members. The fraternity was found guilty, was banned from Pennsylvania for 10 years and ordered to pay $110,000. in fines. Individual members were sentenced to prison for the death of 19 year old pledge.
