If convicted , these men could be sentenced to one year in prison and be forced to pay as much as a $ 1,000 fine . NEW : The misdemeanor charges are punishable by Monday in prison . 26 men , ages Nine to 21 , are charged with hazing , a court document shows . They are accused of `` striking '' Alpha Phi Alpha pledges with paddles and their hands . the University of Florida and national fraternity have acted against the chapter .
NEW : The misdemeanor charges are punishable by Monday in prison . 26 men , ages Nine to 21 , are charged with hazing , a court document shows . They are accused of `` striking '' Alpha Phi Alpha pledges with paddles and their hands . the University of Florida and national fraternity have acted against the chapter .