Sophomore member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon died with blood alcohol content of 0.409 % . Suit filed by his mother says fraternity pledges tied him up , forced him to drink . Fraternity 's national office says Cornell chapter suspended after the death . `` The matter is now in litigation , and we will be following it closely as it progresses through the courts , '' Bruce said . Comment:
Sophomore member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon died with blood alcohol content of 0.409 % . Suit filed by his mother says fraternity pledges tied him up , forced him to drink . Fraternity 's national office says Cornell chapter suspended after the death . Comment: