The defendants include Arjunkumar Patel (president) and several others; Moon allegedly oversaw hazing and set activities, while Nowaczyk, Donohue, Clarke, Conforti, and Kucera were part of the fraternity’s education committee.

Two pledges were hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis, displaying thigh pain, difficulty walking, and dark urine, a condition that can cause kidney failure if not treated promptly.

Patel faces felony hazing and obstruction charges, while the other defendants are charged with two counts of felony hazing each.

Indiana University Bloomington suspended all fraternity activities to uphold safety and accountability standards amid the allegations.

The seven defendants are set for an initial court hearing on September 1, facing level 6 felonies with a maximum potential sentence of up to 2.5 years in prison per person.

The hazing reportedly occurred in the fraternity chapter room, where pledges endured extended routines such as brother squats, push-ups, planks, leg lifts, and ice bath immersion while reciting the fraternity creed.

Seven Indiana University Phi Kappa Psi members are charged with felony hazing stemming from an October 2025 incident in which pledges endured hours of workouts and forced ice baths.

One pledge says Phi Kappa Psi President Arjunkumar Patel urged him to lie about injuries and delete messages, with prosecutors alleging obstruction of justice.