The chapter was accused of severely hazing and harming students pledging the fraternity. Skorton took national public positions on fraternity hazing and suicide prevention. They are related to other campus social problems, such as fraternity hazing. The sorority was previously suspended for endangering pledges and other hazing activity. The Florida State University chapter was suspended for hazing and misconduct violations. Ragging is a practice similar to hazing in educational institutions in South Asia. The stated reason for doing so was controversy regarding hazing and abuse of cadets. In 2011, Emory University suspended Delta Sigma Theta for four years due to hazing violations. Three of the men charged with felony hazing pled not guilty. There, Hamm was arrested for participating in a violent hazing incident in November 1990. After his arrival, he was subject to severe, ongoing hazing, including verbal torment, and beatings. Their final report stressed the needs for recognizing and preventing hazing incidents. More recently, Miami's Greek system has come under fire for numerous hazing and alcohol violations. The next year's group of seniors are preparing for the annual hazing of incoming freshmen. Three members were arrested and pled guilty to hazing and battery charges.