Prosecutors argued that Mr. Naquin targeted Mr. Gruver for especially harsh treatment because he did not want him to join the fraternity, while Mr. Naquin’s lawyer argued that the pledge continued to drink of his own accord after the hazing event had ended. Three students were charged with hazing, a misdemeanor, the prosecutor said, adding that two had pleaded no contest and would be sentenced on July 26. Mr. McLindon said his client was considering an appeal. was shocked by the death in 2017 and suspended all Greek life activities on campus for several weeks that fall. It also revoked the on-campus registration of Phi Delta Theta until 2033 and convened a task force to study Greek life on campus.

Source: New York Times July 18, 2019 00:33 UTC