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Former Penn State Beta Theta Pi pledge sends unpleasant message to brother who tried to intervene

May 9, 2017 By Hank Nuwer Leave a Comment

News from the PSU Collegian

Beta Theta Pi corporation was charged with one count of Involuntary Manslaughter, 50 counts of Hazing and 48 counts of Furnishing Alcohol to Minors and Unlawful Acts Relative to Liquor. No bail was set against the fraternity. Involuntary Manslaughter carries a maximum penalty of five years.

Michael Angelo Schiavone, the Vice president of Risk Management was charged with 14 counts of recklessly endangering another person and 14 counts of hazing. He also received 12 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors and 12 counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor.

 Michael Angelo Schiavone, charged with 14 counts of reckless endangerment, is shielded away from the camera by his mother.

Lars Kenyon received 14 counts of recklessly endangering another person and 14 counts of hazing. He also received 12 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors and 12 counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor.

Kordel Davis, who was dismissed by fellow brothers after telling them to call 911 the night of Piazza’s fall, appeared on Good Morning America Monday recounting the night’s events.

Kenyon texted Davis that “No one likes him,” according to Parks Miller, who asked that behavior end now.

Lars Kenyon, who received 14 counts of recklessly endangering another person, 14 counts of hazing among other charges, leaves the courthouse

Reckless endangerment carries a two years in prison maximum penalty, while furnishing has a maximum penalty of one year in prison.

Ryan McCann, Lucas Rockwell, Braxton Becker, Ryan Foster and Fraternity Vice President Ed Gilmartin, all received individual tampering with evidence charges.

Each received charges for cleaning up after the Feb. 2 party, deleting text messages or attempting to dress Piazza.

Tampering with evidence carries a two year maximum penalty.

Joseph Ems received one count of recklessly endangering another person.

His lawyer, William J. Brennan: “He’s presumed innocent.”

Joseph Ems received a reckless engagement charge for allegedly striking Piazza in the abdomen, possibly injuring his spleen further, according to court documents.

Former Beta Theta Pi brothers charged for role in Tim Piazza's death appear in court

Former Beta Theta Pi brothers charged for role in Tim Piazza’s death appear in court

The 10 brothers appeared in court, each with a lawyer for an initial hearing of the charges and to negotiate bail.

 

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