Overview
- Miami‑Dade prosecutors charged Marquez Christopher Pinder, Jared Lamar James and Elijah Delano Dyous with counts that include attempted manslaughter with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and hazing with a deadly weapon.
- Investigators say the alleged hazing began at an apartment in unincorporated Miami‑Dade County and involved repeated beatings with canes and paddles after victims failed to answer questions about the fraternity.
- Officials report multiple victims were hospitalized and at least one suffered kidney failure requiring surgery.
- The U.S. Secret Service placed employee Marquez Pinder on administrative leave and said it is cooperating with the investigation.
- Authorities have not identified the fraternity or college involved and the allegations remain unproven as investigators continue gathering evidence; the case highlights Florida’s criminal hazing statute and could prompt separate institutional or employment actions.