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New charges filed in horrifying 'Gauntlet' death after video shows frat brothers allegedly giving a pledge 18 drinks in 90 minutes

The Pennsylvania district attorney announced new charges in the death of Penn State sophomore Tim Piazza, who died in February after a hazing ritual.

  • The Pennsylvania district attorney filed new charges against fraternity brothers in the death of a Penn State pledge.
  • Deleted video surveillance was recovered.
  • The video allegedly shows brothers giving a pledge 18 drinks in 90 minutes.

The Pennsylvania district attorney announced new charges in the death of Penn State sophomore Tim Piazza, who died in February after a hazing ritual called the gauntlet, CBS News reported.

Video surveillance that was deleted by a fraternity member

In September, a judge threw out manslaughter and assault charges against eight Penn State fraternity brothers in the hazing death of 19-year-old sophomore Tim Piazza,Philly.com reported.

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The Piazzas declined to comment on the ruling, but said they were "shocked" by the decision, according to.

In May, 18 members of Beta Theta Pi, as well as the national fraternity, had charges brought against them in connection with Piazza's death. Eight of the 18, along with the fraternity, were charged with involuntary manslaughter. The other charges, totaling nearly 900, included aggravated assault, tampering with evidence, hazing, and providing alcohol to minors.

The judge has allowed the lesser charges to stand, including hazing and providing alcohol to minors.

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