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UM fraternity under investigation after videos show victim with pants on fire, others crawling on ground in alleged hazing incident
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jayme Berezdivin , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident can be found through the school's newspaper, which initially reported on the videos and the investigation that followed.
An incident involving a University of Miami fraternity has prompted an investigation. Details of the incident are sparse, but it is known that videos were provided to the school's newspaper. These videos appear to show hazing activities.
A person's pants were set on fire in one video, and others were seen crawling on the ground. The individual whose pants were set on fire was reportedly trying to join a fraternity. Further information about the incident can be found through the school's newspaper, which initially reported on the videos and the investigation that followed.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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