Former Frat Leaders Sentenced in Hazing Case

Brendan Young and Daniel Casey, former leaders of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at Penn State University, have been sentenced to two to four months in prison for their roles in the 2017 hazing death of Timothy Piazza. Each pleaded guilty to 14 counts of hazing and one count of reckless endangerment, with their sentences including eligibility for work release and three years of probation. Piazza, a 19-year-old engineering student, drank excessively during a pledging event, resulting in severe injuries after multiple falls and a lack of timely medical attention. The case has heightened scrutiny on fraternity practices and prompted Pennsylvania lawmakers to strengthen anti-hazing laws. Attorney General Michelle Henry expressed condolences to the Piazza family, emphasizing that the sentences cannot undo the tragedy. This incident has also inspired the Timothy Piazza Anti-Hazing Law, enacted in 2018, to impose harsher penalties for hazing-related offenses.