University of Oklahoma expels two students for 'leadership role' in racist chant

The University of Oklahoma on Tuesday expelled two students it said played a "leadership role" in a fraternity's performance of a racist chant.

"There is zero tolerance for this kind of threatening behavior," Oklahoma President David Boren said in a statement, adding that those involved created a "hostile learning environment." More students could face disciplinary action once the school confirms their identities, Boren said.

The fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, closed its chapter at the school on Sunday after a video emerged showing frat members chanting racial slurs and referencing lynching.

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