Two former frat members still to be prosecuted
Law officials are questioning the district attorney’s lack of action regarding the assault charges brought against two members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity.
By Sarah McNamara
Staff Reporter

Law officials are questioning why the cases of two former Kappa Sigma fraternity members have not been prosecuted, although the case was turned over to the Tarrant County district attorney’s office months ago.

Detective R.A. Gallaway of the Fort Worth Police Department, who is assigned to the case, said no case numbers have been assigned or a date set for trial because the district attorney’s office has not proceeded with prosecution.

Letty Martinez, the chief district attorney for the family violence unit, said the district attorney’s office has no record of the case. A spokeswoman for the district attorney’s office said it is unusual that no efforts have been made to prosecute since the warrants for arrest were issued in April.

The case may not have been pursued by the district attorney’s office because the victim could have recently dropped the charges or the case is still being investigated, Gallaway said.

Gallaway said Kevin Edmondson and James Synowsky were charged with misdemeanor assault causing bodily injury in connection with the hazing incidents that occurred November 2001. The entire Kappa Sigma fraternity is still on suspension.

The two men turned themselves in April 23 and posted bond, Gallaway said.

Edmondson is currently a sophomore, but Synowsky is no longer enrolled, according to the Registrar’s office.

Associate Dean of Campus Life Mike Russel said he would not comment concerning matters of student discipline.

Staff reporter Joi Harris contributed to this report.