Sophomore member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon died with blood alcohol content of 0.409 % . A ##able by his mother says fraternity pledges tied him up , forced him to drink . `` We want to be clear that Cornell University neither condones nor tolerates hazing or the type of activities that we understand contributed to George 's death . '' Fraternity 's national office says Cornell chapter suspended after the death . Lawsuit cites three other alcohol - related deaths of fraternity members or associates .
Sophomore member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon died with blood alcohol content of 0.409 % . A ##able by his mother says fraternity pledges tied him up , forced him to drink . Fraternity 's national office says Cornell chapter suspended after the death . Lawsuit cites three other alcohol - related deaths of fraternity members or associates .