Sigma Nu executive Brad Beacham said Thursday an investigation by the Lexington, Virginia-based fraternity found violations of alcohol and hazing policies relating to the October death of 18-year-old Ryan Abele of Concord, California. "In keeping with our mission of developing ethical leaders for society, Sigma Nu Fraternity will not tolerate such violations of its law, policies and principles," Beacham said in a statement. The national organization is working with UNR officials to finalize a 15-year suspension imposed for violating school conduct codes and alcohol policy, Beacham said in an email. School Police Chief Adam Garcia said in December the investigation didn't support probable cause findings of felony or misdemeanor conduct. ———This story corrects reference to the headquarters city of Sigma Nu as Virginia, not Kentucky.

Source: ABC News January 12, 2017 17:20 UTC