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crime-and-justice17 days ago•199 min saved

Two Penn State Fraternities Linked to Pennsylvania Cocaine Ring

More than a dozen people were charged in Pennsylvania after investigators tied a cocaine-trafficking ring to two Penn State fraternities. Four defendants face felony counts of corrupt organizations and conspiracy, with additional student defendants facing misdemeanor charges. The main suppliers allegedly traveled to Philadelphia and New York to obtain large amounts of cocaine, which was packaged at the Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon houses and distributed primarily to Penn State students. One defendant, the father of a student, is accused of tampering with evidence. The Pennsylvania Attorney General announced the charges.

via CNN|

#attorney-general #cocaine-trafficking #crime-and-justice

sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Gavin McKenna, Top 2026 NHL Prospect, Commits to Penn State

Gavin McKenna, a top prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft and 2025 CHL Player of the Year, has committed to Penn State University, marking a significant move in college hockey and potentially influencing the top picks of the upcoming NHL Draft, with McKenna known for his elite offensive skills and skating ability.

via The New York Times|

#chl-player-of-the-year #college-hockey #gavin-mckenna

astronomy2 years ago•2 min saved

Astronomers Stunned by Enormous Celestial Object Defying Planetary Formation Theories

Astronomers at Penn State University have discovered a planet, LHS 3154b, that is more than 13 times the size of Earth and orbits an ultracool dwarf star, challenging existing theories on planetary formation. The planet's mass ratio to its host star is greater than 100 times that of Earth and the Sun, making it the largest planet ever discovered orbiting an ultracool dwarf star. The discovery was made using the Habitable Zone Planet Finder (HPF), a specialized spectrograph developed by the researchers. The finding raises questions about how planets and stars form and highlights the limitations of current understanding in the field.

via The Debrief|

#astronomy #celestial-object #habitable-zone-planet-finder

crime3 years ago•1 min saved

Man arrested for 1999 sexual assault at Oakland Township golf course.

A man from West Bloomfield Township has been arrested and charged with sexual assault from an incident that occurred at an Oakland Township golf course in 1999. The suspect has also been linked by DNA to a 2000 sexual assault at a golf course on the campus of Penn State University. The investigation was aided by new investigative tools that use DNA. The suspect is an avid golfer who plays all over the country and has been arraigned without bond. Michigan's Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 for those in need.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#crime #dna-evidence #golf-course