Member of Penn State frat under fire for secret Facebook groups says posting nude pictures was just satire
Members of the fraternity, which has been suspended, could face criminal charges for harassment and invasion of privacy the pages, named "Covert Business Transactions" and "2.o."
Police discovered the Facebook page when a former member came forward, handing over printouts of the Facebook page on a thumb drive.
Now, one of the members of Kappa Delta Rho has come forward. In an interview with Philadelphia Magazine, the unnamed brother repeatedly defended his fraternity. He called the Facebook groups "satirical" and said they weren't intended to hurt anyone:
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While the unnamed fraternity brother says he was a member of the Facebook groups, he insists he did not comment or post on either of the secret Facebook groups. He also compares his fraternity to a witch-hunt, and says the media have scandalized the story.
"I don't think that something like this should be reported … as spectacularly and scandalously and widespread as it has been. It's minor," he says. He compared the media's focus on his fraternity's story to a witch hunt.
From central Pennsylvania's Patriot-News:
"According to the search warrant, the first page "Covert Business Transactions" was shut down after a victim allegedly discovered it, but according to the search warrant, a second page titled "2.0" was made in its place. Police said this is where members allegedly shared photos of drug sales, hazing and photos of unsuspecting victims - mostly women - partially naked."
You can read the full interview over on Philadelphia Magazine's website.