‘This past year has been challenging, but I’m thankful the case was dismissed, and the truth was recognized,’ Gaya told KCRG 9 after he was cleared.
‘I deeply appreciate the time, effort, and dedication my attorneys, Dan Vondra and Brianna Potts, put into resolving this case.
‘I’m looking forward to putting this behind me and focusing on the future.’
However as the bodycam footage emerged, Gaya took to Instagram to reference the incident.
Officers were trying to find out who was responsible for the home and it was finally revealed it was their house dad, who was working at the time of the discovery. He finally arrived on the scene and worked with the officers
The University of Iowa released a statement shortly after the incident which said: ‘The university took immediate action after UI Police, Iowa City Police, and Iowa City Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the fraternity house early Friday morning and found several dozen pledges blindfolded in the basement. One person has been arrested and charged with interference with official acts.’
‘The university is committed to protecting the health and safety of its students and will address any behavior that puts student safety at risk,’ the statement added.
‘OSA will follow the Student Organization Discipline Procedure, which includes sanctions for prohibited behaviors including hazing, misconduct, and alcohol and illegal drugs. As registered student organizations, fraternities are expected to uphold the values of the university, and their members are expected to comply with the Code of Student Life.’
Fraternities are required by the university to undergo training on alcohol use, violence prevention, and leadership development, according to the press release.
Additionally, the Alpha Delta Phi Fraternity said in a statement to the Daily Mail that they are ‘aware of the footage from a 2024 incident at the University of Iowa and remains steadfast in its zero-tolerance hazing policy.’
‘Immediately following the incident, an independent, third-party investigation was conducted, and the individuals responsible were removed from membership,’ the statement continued.
