Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say - AP News
Authorities in Pennsylvania have charged 14 individuals, including current and former Penn State students, for operating a cocaine trafficking ring out of two fraternity houses. Pledges were allegedly forced to cut and package the drugs as part of their initiation process.
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The case highlights serious criminal activity within university Greek life and the involvement of students in high-level drug distribution networks.
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.
The illicit initiation was revealed Monday as Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday charged 14 people — including 13 current or former Penn State students — in connection with the alleged drug ring.
The man accused of leading the operation, 24-year-old Agostino Abbatiello, surrendered on Tuesday after failing to appear for a scheduled arraignment on Monday on charges including possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. He was ordered jailed without bail.
A message seeking comment was left for Abbatiello’s lawyer.
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