Fraternity Members Sentenced in Hazing Deaths

Brendan Young and Daniel Casey, former leaders of Penn State's Beta Theta Pi fraternity, were sentenced to two to four months in prison, three years of probation, and community service for their roles in the 2017 hazing death of Timothy Piazza. Both pleaded guilty to 14 counts of hazing and one count of reckless endangerment. Piazza, a 19-year-old sophomore, died from severe head and abdominal injuries after consuming large amounts of alcohol during a fraternity event. The case prompted Pennsylvania lawmakers to strengthen anti-hazing laws. In a separate case, 10 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity in the Philippines were convicted and sentenced to reclusion perpetua for the hazing death of Horacio 'Atio' Castillo III in 2017. The court also ordered them to pay damages to Castillo's family.