The Salisbury Police Department said it has charged 12 men in connection to a hate crime after they targeted and beat a man due to his sexual orientation in October. The 12 men who were accused are students at Salisbury University,

Sigma Alpha Epsilon expelled the students in their organization who are accused of being involved in an hate crime incident in October at Salisbury University in Wicomico, a spokesperson for the national organization said Monday.

A wave of emotion swept across the Salisbury University campus Monday as dozens gathered for a unity walk and vigil following a violent attack that has left the community shaken.