He later tried once more to ascend the basement stairs and was missing until several of the fraternity brothers discovered him several hours later behind the bar in the basement, cold and breathing rapidly. Burke was accused of giving Piazza a bottle of vodka at the Beta Theta Pi party. He continued to stand up only to repeatedly fall back down. [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. The Report called for the legislature to establish "Tim's Law," creating more severe punishments for hazing. On November 14, 2017, ten more members were charged in connection with Piazza's death. Recognized fraternities and sororities are monitored for performance related to University policies and standards. Penn State leadership advocates for new Pennsylvania antihazing legislation Provost joins D.C. officials, stakeholders to back legislative effort on hazing Fraternity and Sorority Life offers distinctive anti-hazing education [citation needed], "The bill has been carefully crafted because we want this to be a model for changing anti-hazing laws nationwide," Corman said. "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. The former frat brothers received sentences of one to nine months in jail and house arrest for charges related to the hazing death of Penn State fraternity pledge Tim Piazza. Other hazing would be a summary offense. 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. Penn State’s Panhellenic Council has chosen to classify scavenger hunts as hazing unless prior written permission is obtained. 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 The incident led to closure of the fraternity's chapter at the university and, as of November 14, 2017 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. Luke Visser, Joseph Sala, Joshua Kurczewski and Michael Bonattuci, former members of the Penn State chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, were sentenced on Tuesday by a judge in Centre County Court in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, courthouse sources told ABC News. 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. 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. As of September 2017[update], the fraternity and its eighteen members faced a combined total of more than 850 criminal charges. In October, the Piazzas joined Pennsylvania Gov. 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. [11], On July 31, 2018, Burke was sentenced to three months of house arrest for his role in the hazing death of Piazza. 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. 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. 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. Before emergency assistance arrived, the brothers wiped blood from his face and attempted to dress him in effort to warm him. Hazing is against National Fraternity or Sorority Headquarters policies. 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. (MORE: Anti-hazing law named after Penn State fraternity pledge goes into effect in Pennsylvania), (MORE: Parents of Penn State hazing victim lobby for stricter laws against dangerous hazing rituals), fell down a flight of stairs into the basement, (MORE: Parents of Penn State hazing victim reach settlement with Beta Theta Pi fraternity). 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. Its Penn State fraternity branch was closed after its president ordered it banned from campus indefinitely. § 5352. 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. [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. 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. In this state of intoxication, he fell on the basement stairs of the house and was knocked unconscious. [2], Piazza was a 19-year-old sophomore engineering student at Pennsylvania State University. [citation needed], The law is sponsored by Republican Senate Majority Leader and 34th Senatorial District Rep. Jake Corman, who worked with Tim Piazza's family to create the bill. "There's still a lot that needs to occur in regards to Tim's killing," Jim Piazza told ABC News on Tuesday. Fraternity brothers carried Piazza back upstairs and placed him on a couch, where they poured water on his face and slapped him in an attempt to wake him up, according to a grand jury report that cited evidence including surveillance video, witness testimony and phone records. Sala was sentenced to three to 10 months of house arrest plus two years of probation. 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. [citation needed], The bill would create tiers for hazing. 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. Three brothers picked him up and placed him back on the couch. They also were ordered to pay fines and perform community service, sources told ABC News. He was shoved up against a wall and his attempts were ignored.[3]. 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. Piazza tried to stand on his own but fell down each time until he eventually stopped moving. The bill would also establish "organizational" and "institutional" hazing categories. [5], Prosecutors have filed the following charges in relation to this crime and its cover-up:[6]. 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. It later was revealed that Piazza took prescription anti-depressants, which contributed to his inebriation. What it means to be a recognized fraternity or sorority A recognized fraternity or sorority is one that is currently in good standing with the University. Visser received two to six months in jail and three years of probation. "There's a lot to be seen.". 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. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? No sororities logged any hazing violations this spring. [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. Scavenger hunts can often start out harmless, but turn into hazing. All four had previously pleaded guilty to hazing-related charges stemming from the February 2017 death of 19-year-old sophomore Timothy Piazza. In addition to the house arrest, Burke was sentenced to 27 months of probation and was ordered to pay fines, costs, and restitution.[12]. Fraternity and Sorority Life at Penn State Behrend supports the social Greek-letter organizations in the areas of: (A) Academic Achievement, (B) Service and Philanthropy, (C) Programming and Campus Involvement, (D) Risk and Financial Management and (E) Brotherhood, Sisterhood and Community Development. He was present during the night of Tim Piazza's bid acceptance, although he has never been charged in the case. Upon arrival, Piazza was rushed into surgery, where he was discovered to have a ruptured spleen and class IV hemorrhagic shock. List of Suspended Fraternities & Sororities at University Park These fraternities and sororities have had their recognition revoked by Penn State for various reasons, including such things as hazing, risk management violations, and/or failure to comply with University policies and expectations. 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. 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. 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. Pennsylvania State Law on Hazing [P.S.] Timothy Piazza, center, with his parents Evelyn Piazza and James Piazza in Flemington, N.J., Oct 31, 2014. [15], Penn State Milton S. 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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. He got up and tried to reach the front door but fell headfirst into it, knocking himself unconscious again. I heard from a couple people that hazing in sororities at penn state university park is worse than in frats...this totally freaks me out and I was planning on rushing in the fall (I'll be a freshman) but idk if I want to anymore cause I'm scared of what they make pledges do...if you know any details please tell me or have any advice let me know! 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. [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. 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. 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. He is estimated to have had a blood alcohol content of nearly 0.40 on the night of the hazing incident.[3]. 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. Luke Visser, Joseph Sala, Joshua Kurczewski and Michael Bonattuci, former members of the Penn State chapter of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, were sentenced on Tuesday by a judge in Centre County Court in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, courthouse sources told ABC News. He was a pledge of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity The pledges were threatened if they told anyone of the activities, there would be consequences. 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. His brain had swollen to the point that roughly half of his skull had to be removed to relieve the pressure. Penn State has undertaken a new, comprehensive anti-hazing education initiative for students in fraternities and sororities. [8] As of November 14, 2017[update], at least 26 members face charges. 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. Finally, the report recommended that Penn State establish a confidential hazing hotline. It directed Penn State to strengthen their hazing policies. He pleaded guilty to nine misdemeanor charges, including four counts of hazing and five counts involving unlawful acts related to alcoholic beverages. It was at this point that he was carried upstairs. This would include the anti-hazing policy and the alcohol policy. at the university. 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. Nationally, fraternity or sorority members are the largest and most visible value-based student organizations. The national coalition, which includes organization that represent dozens of fraternities and sororities, is fighting for new legislation to increase criminal penalties. 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. [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. The Report recommended sweeping changes to Pennsylvania's hazing law and Penn State's inadequate manner of handling hazing. Penn State has suspended the Alpha Psi chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity through 2024 because of alleged hazing, according to a Penn State news release Friday. 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. Penn’s campus is home to chapters of 2 NAPA organizations. National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations ( NALFO ): A national association of 16 Latino fraternities and Latina sororities. The fraternity was supposed to be alcohol-free after a suspension in 2009.[2]. [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. 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]. Kurczewski received to three to nine months in jail and one year of probation. For example, new member may be forced to take pictures with fraternity men which could make them uncomfortable. 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. 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