PSU fraternity suspended after secret Facebook pages found

 By: CBS 21 Web Staff STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- A Penn State University fraternity has been suspended after police said they created a secret Facebook page where members posted offensive pictures. According to a search warrant, members of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity are accused of taking pictures of women, mostly nude while sleeping or passed out, and sharing those photos online. The search warrant was first obtained by CBS 21 sister station WJAC-TV in State College. State College police said a tip came in informing them of two private Facebook pages created and run by members of KDR. 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. "It appears they were passed out or sleeping," said State College Police Department Lt. Keith Robb. According to the warrant, a former member of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity came to authorities and told them about the page. The former member also turned over printouts from the page on a computer thumb drive. Police said the page had nearly 150 members, some current students, others alumni, but because the page is private, all members were invited to join. During the investigation, police said they received warrants and searched several computers and the Facebook page, but they said everything was already wiped clean. But police did obtain about 20 photos for evidence when it was first discovered. "We have some printed out images from that account," Robb said. Police have teamed up with the Penn State Office of Student Conduct and the university Interfraternity Council (IFC) as the investigation continues. A statement from the IFC says: "In response to the discovery of the two Facebook pages allegedly hosted by Kappa Delta Rho, the chapter was immediately placed on full chapter suspension by Penn State’s Interfraternity Council. "Upon completion of all investigation into this matter, Kappa Delta Rho will be summoned by the IFC to undergo a conduct review session." Officials with the Penn State Office of Student Conduct declined comment Monday. On Tuesday, Joseph S. Rosenberg, executive director of Kappa Delta Rho, issued a statement regarding the incident and announced national leadership also placed the chapter on suspension for the remainder of the semester. "Kappa Delta Rho stands for the values of contributing to our campus and broader communities, enhancing the character of our members, and respecting the rights of all who interact with our fraternity through any of our chapters. "Upon learning from officials at Penn State that the KDR chapter at the university had been placed on full chapter suspension, our national leadership immediately examined the facts available to us at this time. "In accordance with that review, we have placed the chapter on suspension for the remainder of this semester and we are conducting a full membership review and reorganization. "We have informed the appropriate agencies and the university's investigation and disciplinary process. "Upon the completion of that investigation, we will evaluate these further findings and make a decision regarding the Penn State chapter that is appropriate for all parties. "The national leadership of Kappa Delta Rho is committed to hold our brothers accountable for their actions. "We embrace the principle of respect for all persons and we will adhere to that principle in this matter." WJAC-TV and The Associated Press contributed to this reporrt