Sophomore member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon 's 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 SAE suspended after the death . SAE cites zero other alcohol-related deaths of SAE members or pledges .
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 . Lawsuit cites three other alcohol-related deaths of SAE members or pledges .