Penn State frat leaders sentenced for hazing death of Timothy Piazza
- Brendan Young and Daniel Casey were sentenced for their roles in Timothy Piazza's hazing death.
- Piazza consumed at least 18 drinks in a short period, leading to severe injuries and his eventual death.
- The case resulted in new legislation in Pennsylvania aimed at combating hazing in fraternities.
In Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, the former president and vice president of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity were sentenced to jail for their involvement in the hazing death of Timothy Piazza in 2017. Brendan Young, 28, and Daniel Casey, 27, received sentences of two to four months in jail, followed by three years of probation and community service after pleading guilty to multiple counts of hazing and reckless endangerment. Piazza, a 19-year-old engineering student, died after consuming a significant amount of alcohol during a fraternity initiation event, which led to severe injuries from a fall. The case highlighted the dangers of hazing and prompted legislative changes in Pennsylvania, making severe hazing a felony and requiring schools to implement anti-hazing policies. The tragedy has had lasting effects on the Piazza family and has spurred a broader conversation about fraternity culture and accountability.