Wilberforce Hazing Lawsuit Details | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 2m

A freshman at Wilberforce University, the only HBCU in Ohio, died after allegedly enduring a dangerous hazing ritual called the “crossing,” which involved drinking an entire bottle of liquor while answering questions — with penalties for wrong answers. Her parents are now suing the school, claiming it ignored campus alcohol policies and failed to intervene, allowing the “Turtle Club” to operate unchecked. Despite university claims of strict anti-hazing policies and student safety commitments, the lawsuit alleges negligence that led to Savanna Jones’ death — and seeks over $1 million in…