Penn State frat cocaine case: ringleader arraigned, bail denied
TL;DR
Agostino Abbatiello, 24, allegedly led a cocaine-trafficking ring tied to two Penn State fraternities; he was arraigned and denied bail on multiple felony charges. Authorities say cocaine was packaged at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi houses in 2023–2024, with 14 people charged—mostly current or former students. Abbatiello and 13 others face counts including possession with intent to deliver cocaine and conspiracy; co-defendant Thomas Robinson allegedly supplied the cocaine, and his father is charged with concealing evidence.
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- Alleged leader of Penn State frat cocaine ring arraigned, denied bail The Washington Post
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- Father charged in suspected cocaine ring at Penn State is Pittsburgh attorney TribLIVE.com
- Penn State responds to serious criminal charges against current and former students psu.edu
- Westbury man 'at the very top' of Penn State cocaine trafficking ring: prosecutors ABC7 New York
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