"When a chapter’s recognition is revoked, they no longer have the rights and privileges afforded to a recognized organization," Johnson said. Phi Kappa Psi's suspension officially ended in August, but Johnson said the fraternity chapter has not begun the process to be reinstated. "The shooting death of Chase Meola was a heartbreaking tragedy, and his family and friends remain in our thoughts," Johnson said. Ohio State spokesman Ben Johnson said the university will "carefully review" the legal filings. "OSU not only failed to address its off-campus criminal environment, but it took proactive steps to suppress police enforcement in the University District and other off-campus areas." "Phi Kappa Psi continued to operate like a speakeasy right next to campus, and OSU tacitly accepted its operation through its actions and inactions as set forth herein," the Court of Claims lawsuit said. The Meolas allege in the Ohio Court of Claims lawsuit that although Phi Kappa Psi was suspended, "OSU knew that suspended fraternities, like and including, Phi Kappa Psi continued to operate and flagrantly violate the law and OSU’s code of conduct. The chapter was also on a two-year probation for previous violations of the Code of Student Conduct when it was suspended. Previous reporting from The Dispatch shows the fraternity was placed on a four-year suspension in 2018. According to the federal lawsuit, Meola was a member of Ohio State's chapter of Phi Psi, which had been suspended from campus at the time of the shooting.
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