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crime-and-justice2 months ago•157 min saved

Penn State Fraternity Cocaine Ring: 14 Charged in 2023-2024 Trafficking Operation

Fourteen individuals, including 13 Penn State University students and one parent, have been charged in a cocaine trafficking operation that allegedly operated between 2023 and 2024. The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office identified two main suppliers who transported drugs from Philadelphia and New York to off-campus fraternity houses for packaging and distribution. The case involves Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon, with allegations that pledges were forced to cut and package cocaine as part of initiation rituals. Penn State has suspended Delta Upsilon, while Sigma Chi is not recognized by the university. At least four defendants are current students, and the alleged leader, Agostino Abbatiello, has been denied bail.

via CNN|

#cocaine-trafficking #crime-and-justice #dave-sunday

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