Six sorority sisters are in deep trouble with the law after several girls claimed they were tortured during the sorority’s pledge period.  

The suspects, members of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority at Rutgers University in New Jersey, were arrested after seven “pledges” claimed they were beaten and starved for eight days. One of the victims claims she was struck 201 times between January 18 and January 25. 

The girl was in so much pain she felt the need to call her family and ask to be taken to the hospital. Police were then alerted to the situation and the six sororities sisters were arrested and taken to the Middlesex County Adult Correctional Facility. Each girl’s bail was set at $1,500.

Rutgers University officials are still investigating the incident, but so far have suspended the chapter from the school. The university’s policy “strictly prohibits all forms of hazing. Under the Code of Student Conduct, a student found to have engaged in hazing may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion."

The national headquarters for Sigma Gamma Rho revoked the chapter, which means the sorority will no longer be recognized and cannot accept any new members while the investigation is on-going.

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