Emory University and University of Florida Zeta Beta Taumembers accused of insulting wounded vets

Apr 24, 2015, 12:16pm EDT Updated: Apr 24, 2015, 12:23pm EDT

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Staff Atlanta Business Chronicle

Zeta Beta Tau fraternity members from Emory University and the University of Florida have beensuspended after group of disabled military veterans accused the members of spitting on them andstealing their flags last weekend in Panama City Beach, according to a report from Gainesville.com.

However, Emory said it investigated the incident and found no evidence linking its students.

The fraternities were at a resort celebrating their spring formals. More on the incident here.

Emory's full statement:

Emory University was appalled to learn of acts of disrespect and harassment that were directed atattendees of the Warrior Beach Retreat in Florida this past weekend.

Our brave veterans who have sacrificed much for ourcountry deserve the utmost respect and appreciationfor their service.

The disrespectful behavior exhibited by studentstoward our veterans is not acceptable and will not betolerated by members of the Emory community.

When Emory received complaints that students fromone of our fraternities might be involved, Campus Life administrators immediately began an

investigation. To date, no evidence has been found to implicate Emory students in these reportedincidents. If any members of our community are identified as being responsible, they will be heldaccountable for their actions by the university.

Emory University thanks veterans for the significant contributions they have made to our country,and for exhibiting the values that we hold with great respect within our university community.

The fraternity found some of its members were involved, but did not say if the students are fromEmory or UF.

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