Lawyer for Penn State frat bro's dad charged in coke ring makes wild claim
Key Points:
- Paul Robinson, a Pittsburgh attorney, claims he was given a safe containing drugs and cash while cleaning out his son’s fraternity room but was unaware of its contents, according to his lawyer.
- Robinson is charged with felony tampering and hindering apprehension for allegedly concealing evidence related to a Penn State cocaine trafficking ring.
- His son, Thomas Robinson, is among over a dozen Penn State students charged in the drug ring, which authorities say was led by Agostino Abbatiello.
- Paul Robinson reportedly learned about his son's involvement only after bailing him out of jail and later helped clean out his son's belongings, during which he acquired the safe.
- The law firm where Paul Robinson is managing partner stated the allegations are personal and do not involve the firm or its clients, and they are reviewing the situation.