THE University of Santo Tomas (UST) has kicked out eight civil law students involved in the hazing death of law freshman Horacio “Atio” Castillo, September 17th of last year. In a statement, the university confirmed that the committee tasked to investigate the the case found the eight law students guilty of violating the Code of Conduct and Discipline. The Committee, which was formed by the UST Rector on Sept. 19, 2017, is composed of six administrators and a representative from the Central Student Council. The university said the panel will continue its investigation “until all students who were involved in the hazing incident are held administratively liable.”“The University reiterates its commitment to ferret out the truth, determine liability, and impose the appropriate sanctions. The Senate Committee on Public Order earlier recommended the disbarment of UST Law Dean Nilo Divina and other alumni of the Aegis Juris Fraternity over the fatal hazing of Castillo.

Source: Manila Times February 18, 2018 17:03 UTC