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Pittsburgh man accused of leading cocaine-trafficking ring involving 2 Penn State fraternities
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Key Points:
- Fourteen individuals have been charged in connection with a cocaine-trafficking ring linked to two Penn State fraternities, Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.
- Agostino Abbatiello of Westbury, New York, and Thomas Michael Robinson of Pittsburgh are identified as the alleged leaders, accused of forcing fraternity members and pledges to package and sell cocaine to students from 2023 to 2024.
- Thomas Robinson’s father, Paul Robinson, is the only non-student charged, accused of helping conceal evidence by providing a safe for drugs and cash.
- Penn State has placed Delta Upsilon on interim suspension and is investigating, while Sigma Chi is not officially recognized by the university and operates without oversight.
- The university condemned the criminal activity, emphasizing it has no place on campus, and announced plans to enhance health, safety, and hazing prevention education for student organizations.
