Social fraternities and sororities at Penn State consists of a diverse group of men and women who help create smaller communities within the large university environment. 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. The incident led to closure of the fraternity's chapter at the university and, as of November 14, 2017 But this year, sororities at Penn State and on other campuses are being called on by their national conference to do more: Drive critical change in the Greek community, as schools crack down on out-of-control drinking, hazing, and other unruly behavior at fraternities. Penn State defines hazing as Any action or situation that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health or safety of a student or that willfully destroys or removes public or private property for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with, or as a condition for continued membership in, any registered student organization. Beta Theta Pi member Luke Visser leaves the Centre County courthouse in this July 11, 2017 file photo in Bellefonte, Pa. Phoebe Sheehan/Centre Daily Times via AP, FILE. "There's a lot to be seen.". A fraternity member finally called 911, about 12 hours after the initial fall, by which time Piazza was breathing heavily, had blood on his face and his skin had turned grey, according to the grand jury report. Pennsylvania State Law on Hazing [P.S.] Penn State’s Panhellenic Council has chosen to classify scavenger hunts as hazing unless prior written permission is obtained. In March 2017, the Beta Theta Pi fraternity was permanently banned from Penn State. Evelyn and Jim Piazza are among the parents who helped initiate a national Anti-Hazing Coalition after their son, Penn State student Timothy Piazza, died following an alcohol-fueled party and hazing ritual known as the "Gauntlet" on Feb. 2, 2017. It directed Penn State to strengthen their hazing policies. In October, the Piazzas joined Pennsylvania Gov. 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. Every effort will be made to respect the confidentiality of complaints. Other hazing would be a summary offense. Lead prosecutor Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller noted that additional charges would be filed as a result of this finding. Penn’s campus is home to chapters of 2 NAPA organizations. [15], Penn State Milton S. 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Some time later, Piazza regained consciousness and rolled off the couch. Penn State University reported 31 hazing violations between 2013 and 2018 at the university’s 24 campuses throughout the state — most of which occurred at University Park. Penn State Panhellenic’s Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Posted on July 18, 2020 July 18, 2020 by Kailey Grill Penn-State-Panhellenic-Diversity-and-Inclusion-Initiatives-1-1 Download Penn State football coach James Franklin allegedly forced defensive back Isaiah Humphries out of the program after he reported violent, sexual hazing … [2] The additional defendants are:[8], Ems (age 19) now has additional charges against him—hazing, furnishing alcohol to a minor, and unlawful acts relative to liquor. Beta Theta Pi member Joseph Sala leaves the Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pa., after another day of prelims in this July 10, 2017 file photo. Definitions His brain had swollen to the point that roughly half of his skull had to be removed to relieve the pressure. § 5352. Four former Pennsylvania State University fraternity brothers have been sentenced in connection with the death of a pledge during a booze-soaked hazing ritual two years ago. On November 14, 2017, ten more members were charged in connection with Piazza's death. If you suspect that hazing is happening in a fraternity or sorority at Penn State Altoona, please call the Center for Student and Civic Engagement at 814-949-5064. In response to the Report's recommendations, released by District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller on December 15, 2017, on March 27, 2018, "The Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law" was unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania State Senate Judiciary Committee. 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. [11], On July 31, 2018, Burke was sentenced to three months of house arrest for his role in the hazing death of Piazza. Timothy John Piazza (September 25, 1997 – February 4, 2017) died as the result of hazing at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Pennsylvania State University at University Park, Pennsylvania. 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. 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. 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. He was a pledge of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity 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.[13]. He was shoved up against a wall and his attempts were ignored.[3]. They also were ordered to pay fines and perform community service, sources told ABC News. Sala was sentenced to three to 10 months of house arrest plus two years of probation. 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. Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times via AP, FILE. The university said its investigation of the fraternity revealed "disturbing facts," including a persistent pattern of serious alcohol abuse, hazing as well as illicit drug use and sales. He continued to stand up only to repeatedly fall back down. As of September 2017[update], the fraternity and its eighteen members faced a combined total of more than 850 criminal charges. Security footage shows them poking Piazza in the face, to determine if he was okay, but he remained unconscious and unresponsive. The report recommended a zero-tolerance policy against those who violate hazing law and the implementation and enforcement of severe restrictions for underage drinking. An hour-long, interactive seminar designed specifically for members of Penn State's fraternity and sorority community addresses attitudes, perceptions and beliefs that allow hazing to take place. "Today was a significant step forward in the long road to justice for the parents of Tim Piazza with the sentencing of three individuals to prison," the Piazza family attorney, Thomas Kline, told ABC News in a statement Tuesday. Five sororities were cited for … [10], 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. [14], 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. The Penn State fraternity and sorority community is one of the largest in North America and consists of a diverse group of men and women. He pleaded guilty to nine misdemeanor charges, including four counts of hazing and five counts involving unlawful acts related to alcoholic beverages. It defines hazing as coercing an individual to participate in any illegal activity in order to join a social group, including the use of drugs and alcohol to inflict physical or emotional harm or the use of other forces such as "whipping, beating ... or extreme embarrassment". He was present during the night of Tim Piazza's bid acceptance, although he has never been charged in the case. 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. Three brothers picked him up and placed him back on the couch. After their son died, Jim and Evelyn Piazza helped form the Anti-Hazing Coalition with other families who have experienced a similar loss. Kurczewski received to three to nine months in jail and one year of probation. Tampering with evidence and endangerment charges have also been dismissed against three other students, Joseph Ems,[7] Ryan McCann, and Lucas Rockwell. 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. [9], 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. Finally, the report recommended that Penn State establish a confidential hazing hotline. The University will maintain a report of all violations of this Policy, or of Federal or State laws related to hazing that are reported to the University for the five (5) previous consecutive years. The pledges were threatened if they told anyone of the activities, there would be consequences. 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. It's the first time the judge has handed down jail sentences in the case, which was prosecuted by the Pennsylvania attorney general's office. [citation needed], Lawmakers named the anti-hazing legislation after Timothy Piazza. Burke was accused of giving Piazza a bottle of vodka at the Beta Theta Pi party. National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations ( NALFO ): A national association of 16 Latino fraternities and Latina sororities. "There's still a long road ahead of us," Piazza's father, Jim Piazza, told ABC News in an interview Tuesday. 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. No sororities logged any hazing violations this spring. 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. "[citation needed], The anti-hazing legislation was subsequently submitted for consideration in the full state Senate. The Report recommended sweeping changes to Pennsylvania's hazing law and Penn State's inadequate manner of handling hazing. [citation needed], The bill would create tiers for hazing. 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. Piazza, of Lebanon, New Jersey, died from traumatic brain injuries Feb. 4, 2017, two days after he fell down a flight of stairs into the basement at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity during a night of heavy drinking for a pledge acceptance ceremony called "The Gauntlet." "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. Before emergency assistance arrived, the brothers wiped blood from his face and attempted to dress him in effort to warm him. The University will update the report biannually on January 1st and August 1st and will publish the report on the Office of Ethics and Compliance website. 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. The suspension came after a joint investigation by Penn State’s Office of Student Conduct and the national headquarters of Sigma Tau Gamma, according to the release. ABC News' Henderson Hewes, Jessica Mendoza and Emily Shapiro contributed to this report. Becker was also charged with (and acquitted of) obstructing administration of law and charged with (and convicted of) hindering apprehension. The national coalition, which includes organization that represent dozens of fraternities and sororities, is fighting for new legislation to increase criminal penalties. All four had previously pleaded guilty to hazing-related charges stemming from the February 2017 death of 19-year-old sophomore Timothy Piazza. The fraternity was supposed to be alcohol-free after a suspension in 2009.[2]. The Piazza case resulted in one of the largest hazing prosecutions in US history. "There's still a lot that needs to occur in regards to Tim's killing," Jim Piazza told ABC News on Tuesday. Nationally, fraternity or sorority members are the largest and most visible value-based student organizations. In addition to the fraternity brothers, the Beta Theta Pi fraternity itself was also charged. More extreme behaviors including sexual physical and emotional abuse and the killing of small animals were documented. Penn State has a robust fraternity and sorority community and is committed to academic achievement, service and philanthropy, leadership, brotherhood and sisterhood, social, and alumni involvement. During Spring Rush in February, 2017 sophomore Tim Piazza died after an initiation ritual that forced him to drink 18 drinks in 82 minutes. Piazza tried to stand on his own but fell down each time until he eventually stopped moving. Timothy John Piazza (September 25, 1997[1] – February 4, 2017) died as the result of hazing at the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Pennsylvania State University at University Park, Pennsylvania. Penn State said in March that its investigation found some fraternity members engaged in sexual harassment and hazing that included a “persistent climate of humiliation” for women. [4] 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. It later was revealed that Piazza took prescription anti-depressants, which contributed to his inebriation. Ryan Burke, age 21, pleaded guilty to four counts of hazing and five counts relating to unlawful acts involving liquor in the deadly injuries Piazza sustained following a night of heavy drinking and hazing. Bonatucci was sentenced to one to six months in jail plus one year of probation. Recognized fraternities and sororities are monitored for performance related to University policies and standards. Visser received two to six months in jail and three years of probation. [citation needed], "The bill has been carefully crafted because we want this to be a model for changing anti-hazing laws nationwide," Corman said. Penn’s campus is home to chapters of 2 NALFO organizations, as well as Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. which is a nationally-recognized sorority, but is not a member of NALFO. Upon arrival, Piazza was rushed into surgery, where he was discovered to have a ruptured spleen and class IV hemorrhagic shock. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? 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. 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