Four members of a fraternity at San Diego State University face felony charges for allegedly giving a pledge third-degree burns as part of a hazing ritual that left the young man in the hospital for weeks,

Four San Diego State University fraternity members pleaded not guilty Monday to criminal charges stemming from a skit that allegedly involved intentionally setting one of the defendants on fire, causing him to suffer third-degree burns.

The defendants, who were active members of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, allegedly hosted a party at their fraternity house on Feb. 17 of last year.

In an emailed statement to McClatchy News, a university spokesperson said the fraternity was placed on interim suspension. “The university prioritizes the health and safety of our campus community and has high expectations for how all members of the university community,

Four members of San Diego State University (SDSU)’s Phi Kappa Psi fraternity have pleaded not guilty to criminal charges relating to a stunt that allegedly involved deliberately setting one of its new members,

Four San Diego State University fraternity members are facing criminal charges after one of the young men sustained third-degree burns on his body during a skit performed at their party, the county District Attorney announced Monday.