It later was revealed that Piazza took prescription anti-depressants, which contributed to his inebriation. Cordell [sic]. More extreme behaviors including sexual physical and emotional abuse and the killing of small animals were documented. He continued to stand up only to repeatedly fall back down. The testimony revealed that pledges were routinely forced to drink to the extreme and potentially deadly levels, brothers would physically and mentally abuse pledges including physical violence and sleep deprivation. Beta Theta Pi Fraternity closes AU chapter after hazing violations including alcohol, physical abuse By Olivia Gunn | December 17, 2019 at 3:45 PM CST - Updated December 18 at 2:37 PM AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The Beta Theta Pi Fraternity has closed its chapter at Auburn University due to violations of the university’s anti-hazing policy, according to the school. On February 8, 2019, Parks Miller received a law license suspension of one year and one day. Witnesses aware of the ongoing hazing and extreme drinking over the years say they notified Penn State authorities but little was done, despite extensive records documenting the hazing, abuse, and other dangerous behavior. The rapist was arrested, and both the fraternity and the university reached an out-of-court settlement with the victim in 2014. As part of a multi-year dispute over co-ed student housing issues, the Beta Theta Pi chapter at Wesleyan University had been refusing access to campus security personnel. The discipline was handed down seven weeks after a student sued Beta Theta Pi and 13 of its members, saying he suffered a grand mal seizure and was hospitalized after a weekend of hazing … [18], After the preliminary hearings, a number of defense attorneys colluded against former District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller. [20] Notable dissidents against Parks Miller include Joseph L. Amendola and Matthew McClenahen. He got up and tried to reach the front door but fell headfirst into it, knocking himself unconscious again. Piazza's death led to criminal charges against 28 former fraternity members, three of whom will now serve time behind bars. Finally, the report recommended that Penn State establish a confidential hazing hotline. Of the 21 other greek life organizations, 10 were suspended, 10 were put on probation and one is awaiting sanctions. Two More Beta Theta Pi Brothers Sentenced In Hazing Case. [10] On May 5, 2017, following a comprehensive grand jury investigation conducted by Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller, eighteen members of the fraternity were charged in connection with Piazza's death: eight were charged with involuntary manslaughter and the rest with other offenses, including hazing. Hazing resulting in bodily injury would be a third-degree misdemeanor, which could include fines of up to $2,500 and imprisonment up to one year. Burke admitted his role in the hazing of Piazza, which included being present for and actively encouraging a gauntlet of drinking games and an obstacle course involving Piazza and other pledges. Tampering with evidence and endangerment charges have also been dismissed against three other students, Joseph Ems (ghost brother and leader of dangerous hazing events in the Fall of 2016),[14] Ryan McCann, and Lucas Rockwell. The Beta ritual should be the critical ingredient of a distinctive and enduring lifelong experience of brotherhood. The judge may later amend the three jail sentences to house arrest. [2] The initial investigation was led by attorney Bruce Castor. "My intent with this legislation is clear – to prevent death or serious injury due to hazing so that families, such as Tim's, never experience tragedies like this ever again. Watch CBS News anytime, anywhere with the our 24/7 digital news network. Braxton Becker (age 20), who had the charge of tampering with evidence dropped against him, was charged with it again (and later acquitted) after new footage suggested he deleted the footage that lead to these new charges. +2 Former Centre County DA Stacy Parks Miller awaits decision in her own disciplinary hearing Beta Theta Pi was permanently expelled from the university following Piazza's death. Between 2013 and 2018, hazing was reported at … Blake Novacek has sued the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and two fraternity members over an alleged hazing incident in October of 2015 that reportedly left him with a traumatic brain injury. [22], One of the fraternity brothers charged in the death of Piazza pleaded guilty on June 13, 2018, to nine charges, making him the first in the case to enter a guilty plea. [5] Throughout the renovation process, fraternity brothers smashed holes in the walls with baseball bats, leading Abbey to predict future damage to the property. He was carried to a couch, where surveillance cameras captured a conspicuous bruise that bloomed on his left abdomen; however, this was shown to have originated from another one of the alcohol-fueled rush events for fraternities that Piazza had attended a week earlier. Call Jacob Tidwell, the Director of Chapter Operations, at 800.800.BETA (2382) within the first hour. Three brothers picked him up and placed him back on the couch. “Pajamas” texted Pledge Master Brendan Young this information, in which Young replied, “Who? "[citation needed], The anti-hazing legislation was subsequently submitted for consideration in the full state Senate. The three former Beta Theta Pi brothers who received jail time Tuesday had pleaded guilty to charges related to hazing. The new charges were filed after the Centre County District Attorney announced that the Federal Bureau of Investigation had recovered video showing that Piazza had been given at least 18 drinks in an 82-minute span, and that the video had been intentionally deleted. [2] The additional defendants are:[15], Ems (age 19) now has additional charges against him—hazing, furnishing alcohol to a minor, and unlawful acts relative to liquor stemming all the way back to forcing a pledge to drink mass amounts of alcohol in September 2016, sending him to a clinic with blood gushing out of his forehead. The Report called for the legislature to establish "Tim's Law," creating more severe punishments for hazing. Those drinks include ones Timothy Piazza consumed during the "gauntlet" or alcohol-chugging obstacle course as part of his pledge night activities at Beta Theta Pi. On the night of February 2, 2017, while undergoing hazing activities for the fraternity, Piazza, on an essentially empty stomach, drank large amounts of alcohol in a short time as part of an obstacle course called "The Gauntlet", which required each pledge to drink from a bottle of vodka, drink a beer, and finally drink from a bag of wine. He was a staunch critic of hazing, and due to the toxic culture he found in Beta Theta Pi, he installs an extensive video surveillance system to ensure he will be notified if an emergency situation ever occurs on the property. The Beta Theta Pi fraternity and 18 fraternity brothers at Penn State University are facing hundreds of charges related to the hazing death of sophomore Timothy Piazza. [citation needed], "The bill has been carefully crafted because we want this to be a model for changing anti-hazing laws nationwide," Corman said. Stream CBSN live or on demand for FREE on your TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone. The pledge, as a selected man, is expected to earn the right to become a member of Beta Theta Pi. [9], Brendan Young claimed that after the hazing incident, Piazza "looked fucking dead."[8]. [4] The renovation was lauded by Paterno and his wife, Sue Paterno. Jonah Neuman, Lars Kenyon, and Edward Gilmartin colluded in prohibiting witnesses from calling 911. Hazing resulting in serious bodily injury or death would be a third-degree felony, which could include fines of up to $15,000 and imprisonment up to seven years. Not worth it.”[9], Piazza was a 19-year-old sophomore engineering student at Pennsylvania State University. [26], On April 18, 2018, the Pennsylvania State Senate unanimously passed the bill, which would make hazing in fraternities a third-degree felony in cases of serious injury or death, and could allow universities to seize offending Greek organizations' houses. Pledges that testified confirmed that hazing had become routine behind the closed doors of the fraternity houses with Penn State turning a blind eye and adopting a hands-off approach. Twenty-one-year-olds Luke Visser and Michael Bonatucci were both sentenced to up to six months in jail. By Olivia Gunn | December 17, 2019 at 3:45 PM CST - Updated December 18 at 2:37 PM. Beta Theta Pi frat hazing death shows indifference is normalized: 'Queen Bees & Wannabees' author Timothy Piazza's death exemplifies the pervasive bystander effect in modern culture. [3], In 2005, Penn State alumnus Donald G. Abbey, a member of Joe Paterno’s first ever Penn State Nittany Lions football scholarship class and Beta Theta Pi alumnus, donated $1.2 million to renovate the Beta Theta Pi house. [17], That same day, defense attorneys for a number of the defendants started to put blame on Tim Bream, the Penn State Nittany Lions football head athletic trainer and Beta Theta Pi live-in advisor. In addition to the fraternity brothers, the Beta Theta Pi fraternity itself was also charged. In this state of intoxication, he fell on the basement stairs of the house and was knocked unconscious. The judge also commended the Piazzas for their work against hazing, which he said … He was present during the night of Tim Piazza's bid acceptance, although he has never been charged in the case. And the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Pennsylvania State University was banned after a student fell and died after an alcohol-related hazing ritual in February. The incident led to closure of the fraternity's chapter at the university and, as of November 14, 2017[update], at least 26 members of the fraternity face charges, including involuntary manslaughter. Parents of Penn State hazing victim reach settlement with Beta Theta Pi fraternity Timothy Piazza, 19, died in February 2017 after taking part in a hazing ritual. Most states have made hazing either a misdemeanor or felony. After unsuccessful attempts by attorneys to have Bream subpoenaed, the judge in the case ordered that Bream have his own hearing on possible contempt of court and avoiding his subpoena. Security footage shows them poking Piazza in the face, to determine if he was okay, but he remained unconscious and unresponsive. [33] In March 2021, Bream sued Penn State a second time claiming the university violated his contract and created “intolerable” working conditions as a result of his role in the Beta Theta Pi house. Beta Theta Pi has also agreed to a 17-point program that makes chapters safer and penalizes groups for hazing, he said, reforms that will "help establish a baseline for the new norm" of fraternity life. Parents of Penn State fraternity pledge who died after he had 18 drinks in over an hour accuse Beta Theta Pi members of covering up their son's hazing Kordel Davis, a newly initiated fraternity chapter member, attempted to render aid to Piazza, encouraging fraternity members to call 911 and get an ambulance to the house. Kline said it was "a significant step forward in the long road to justice.". It is forbidden in Beta’s Code. The fraternity was supposed to be alcohol-free after a suspension in 2009.[2]. The Grand Jury received testimony regarding the prior Penn State fraternity hazing related death of Joe Dado and a suicide linked to hazing pressures at the Altoona branch of Penn State. The parents of a Penn State University student, who died in a hazing ritual while pledging for Beta Theta Pi fraternity, have reached a settlement with the fraternity's national organization. As a result of this evidence, the Grand Jury released a scathing 236-page report regarding hazing and excessive alcohol consumption at Penn State fraternities.[25]. [7], In September 2016, a pledge named Kordel Davis was driven to a clinic after a night of hazing that left a gash on his head. The bill would also establish "organizational" and "institutional" hazing categories. This would go on to become the most expensive fraternity house renovation in American history. A Pennsylvania judge handed out the first jail sentences in the hazing death of Penn State University sophomore Timothy Piazza. It was at this point that he was carried upstairs. Becker was also charged with (and acquitted of) obstructing administration of law and charged with (and convicted of) hindering apprehension after it was discovered he dilutes psychedelic mushrooms into vodka and sells the byproducts to Penn State students. Copyright © 2021 CBS Interactive Inc.All rights reserved. At around 3:30 A.M on February 3, 2017, Piazza tried to get up, but once he reached a standing position, fell backward. The report recommended a zero-tolerance policy against those who violate hazing law and the implementation and enforcement of severe restrictions for underage drinking. It directed Penn State to strengthen their hazing policies. [6], The Penn State chapter of Beta Theta Pi was known throughout history to have a deep history of hazing. The Report recommended strengthening laws against furnishing alcohol to minors and that Penn State create a "pledge's bill of rights" that outlines acceptable and unacceptable behavior during the pledge process. [11], In May 2018, Senior Deputy Attorney General Andrew Notaristefano took over the investigation and uncovered a massive cocaine ring being run by the Penn State Beta Theta Pi Executive Board, coded by accountants as a “slush fund.”[12], Prosecutors have filed the following charges in relation to this crime and its cover-up:[13]. A judge also tossed involuntary manslaughter charges against the fraternity's president and pledge master, who are still awaiting trial. In the real world, 18-year-old Beta Theta Pi pledge Blake Novacek says he was blindfolded, sucker punched with a baseball bat and suffered irreparable brain damage during hazing. The pledges were threatened if they told anyone of the activities, there would be consequences. Soon emergency services arrived and Piazza was brought to Mount Nittany Medical Center, but was quickly transported to Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center because of the severity of his injuries. The dispute over campus … The Fraternity’s position on the matter is unequivoc ... al. Judge hands out 1st sentences in Piazza death. The pain and loss for his family and the Fraternity have been immeasurable. During many months of testimony from multiple witnesses, including former pledges and others with first-hand experience, the Grand Jury collected evidence about the University's response and handling of hazing across the board. His brain had swollen to the point that roughly half of his skull had to be removed to relieve the pressure. Other hazing would be a summary offense. The fraternity’s national office issued the notice on Monday. By Geoff Rushton (StateCollege.com) 4/15/19 3:04 pm. During these hazing rituals, Beta Theta Pi did not assign any designated sober brothers to care for the 14 pledges who ran the gauntlet, despite fraternity brother Ryan Foster saying bid acceptance night “always reaches a point where people need to take care of each other.”. Pennsylvania Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (Republican, Benner Township) and Piazza's parents, Jim and Evelyn Piazza, introduced the bill on March 23, 2018, at the courthouse in Bellefonte. [2], On August 11, 2017, on the fifth day of the preliminary hearing, it was announced by lead investigators that basement footage from the bid acceptance on February 2, 2017, had in fact been deleted by a defendant already charged in the case. He was shoved up against a wall and his attempts were ignored.[9]. [28] He has since been sued by the Piazza family. Make no mistake about it: Hazing and the forced consumption of alcohol have no place in the fraternity experience, least of all in Beta Theta Pi. Judge hands out 1st sentences in Piazza death... Penn State University sophomore Timothy Piazza, California Privacy/Information We Collect. [35], Learn how and when to remove this template message, Penn State Milton S. 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Neuman threw someone against a wall, Gilmartin labeled witnesses crazy and insane, whilst Kenyon downplayed the concerns of witnesses in group chats. Once he was finally able to maintain balance, he staggered toward the lobby area of the house, but fell again headfirst into an iron railing and landed on a stone floor, likely incurring serious head trauma. As of September 2017[update], the fraternity and its eighteen members faced a combined total of more than 850 criminal charges. Gather all the facts. [29], Jim and Evelyn Piazza have gone on to speak to thousands of college students all throughout the United States in an effort to end hazing on campuses. Last year, a judge dismissed the most serious allegations against some of the students, including felony aggravated assault charges. Lead prosecutor Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller noted that additional charges would be filed as a result of this finding. In March 2010, Wesleyan issued a warning to students to avoid the chapter house. Inform your district chief, chapter counselor, risk management or legal advisor and house corporation president. © 2019 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. After several minutes of debating on what the next step should be, the conclusion was made that Piazza's injuries were indeed serious and that he would require medical attention. The house was once banned for having a front yard littered with used condoms along with hot sauce covering the entire Great Hall. AUBURN, Ala. (WTVM) - The Beta Theta Pi Fraternity has closed its chapter at Auburn University due to violations of the university’s anti-hazing policy, according to the school. [32], Tim Bream, the Penn State Nittany Lions football Head Athletic Trainer, attempted to sue Penn State for wrongful termination but the judge ruled against him, citing prescription drugs being stolen right out of his work desk. [19] Frank Fina, disgraced attorney who sabotaged the career of Kathleen Kane, led the attack against Parks Miller. With the most serious of charges for the 11 former Beta Theta Pi members being dismissed Wednesday morning, the case surrounding the hazing death of Timothy Piazza has only just begun. The 19-year-old student died in February 2017 after an alcohol-fueled event at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity house. TUCSON — The University of Arizona has been notified by Beta Theta Pi headquarters that the charter of the fraternity’s Delta Beta chapter at the University of Arizona has been suspended following a series of incidents related to hazing and alcohol use, … The Grand Jury that recommended charges against the brothers also directed Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller to investigate Penn State University and their role and response to hazing. UCSB's Beta Theta Pi fraternity (November 2013) After years of sanctions and suspensions over excessive partying and underage drinking, UC Santa Barbara fraternity Beta Theta Pi was disbanded this week amid new reports of hazing that sent two pledges to the hospital. Twenty-year-old Joshua Kurczewski received up to nine months. [8] A fraternity brother nicknamed “Pajamas” saw Davis in a desperate state, and Davis asked “Pajamas” to drive him back to his dorm room. In 2006, Abbey raises another $3.5 million in renovation funds. Campus and community officials are increasing their vigilance against possible hazing infractions. The incident led to closure of the fraternity's chapter at the university and, as of November 14, 2017 , at least 26 members of the fraternity face charges, including involuntary manslaughter. Visser, Bonatucci and Sala were given community service. On November 14, 2017, ten more members were charged in connection with Piazza's death. 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