PSU cocaine case: Witness says accused leader claimed to be 'the godfather'

Key Points:

• A Penn State cocaine trafficking case involves alleged ringleaders Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson, with testimony revealing drugs were openly displayed in fraternity rooms and Abbatiello referred to himself as "the godfather."
• Thomas Robinson admitted to selling cocaine at the Delta Upsilon fraternity house and collaborating with Abbatiello to source and distribute cocaine, while another witness, Lars Zeepvat, testified about the escalation of drug sales and Abbatiello's role in supplying cocaine from Long Island.
• Abbatiello was granted $250,000 bail with conditions including surrendering his passport, abstaining from alcohol and drugs, residing with his parents, and avoiding contact with witnesses.
• Paul Robinson, Thomas Robinson’s father, faces charges related to concealing evidence, including allegedly retrieving a safe containing drugs and cash; his charges will proceed despite defense efforts to dismiss them.
• Several defendants, including Abbatiello and Paul Robinson, were bound over on all charges, while others waived preliminary hearings, with indications that additional fraternity members may face charges as the investigation continues.