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Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring
Updated on: August 17, 2026 / 8:34 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh
TL;DR
- 14 people charged in a cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State University.
- Cocaine was cut and packaged at Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternity houses.
- Distribution was mainly to other Penn State students.
- Two former students, Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson, allegedly acted as main suppliers.
- Thirteen of those charged were students at the time of the alleged trafficking.
- The 14th defendant, a student's father, is accused of obstructing the investigation.
- Penn State has placed Delta Upsilon on interim suspension.
- Sigma Chi is not recognized by Penn State; its members charged have been suspended and the chapter placed on interim suspension.