### Dartmouth Fraternity and Sorority Members Face Charges in Student's Drowning

Two members of Dartmouth College's Greek life are facing misdemeanor charges connected to a student's tragic drowning in July, according to Hanover, N.H. police. Authorities clarified, however, that neither foul play nor hazing was involved in the incident.

Matthew Catrambone and Samuel Terry, both 21, were charged with providing alcohol to minors. Chief Charlie Dennis of the Hanover Police Department explained that the evidence did not support any hazing activities but did substantiate charges related to underage alcohol provision.

The victim, Won Jang, a biomedical engineering major from Delaware and a member of the Beta Alpha Omega fraternity, was found dead 65 feet from shore in the Connecticut River, following an off-campus event hosted by the Alpha Phi Sorority. Jang, reported missing the next morning, was known to be unable to swim.

The Alpha Phi sorority faces a misdemeanor charge as a corporate entity for facilitating an underage alcohol house party. Both the Alpha Phi Sorority and Beta Alpha Omega fraternity were suspended by Dartmouth College immediately following the incident.

Initial reports and a thorough investigation conducted by the authorities ruled out foul play and discredited anonymous tips suggesting that hazing was a factor in Jang’s death. Partygoers had consumed alcohol before some decided to swim in the river, but heavy rain eventually dispersed the crowd, leaving Jang unaccounted for.

Eric Wilson, the lawyer representing Catrambone, stated that the decision to charge his client for providing alcohol does not seem directly related to the accident that occurred hours later.

In response to the incident, Dartmouth College emphasized the importance of Greek organizations operating within their values and standards to maintain a safe and inclusive campus environment. The school has kept the suspensions of both Greek chapters in place while an internal investigation continues.