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Family Challenges Suicide Ruling in Student's Tragic Death

2/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

Brianna Aguilera, a 19-year-old Texas A&M student, died after falling from a high-rise apartment during a football game weekend in Austin.
The Travis County Medical Examiner ruled her death a suicide, supported by findings from the Austin Police Department, which included a deleted suicide note.
Aguilera's family, represented by attorney Tony Buzbee, contests this conclusion and has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Austin Blacks Rugby Club and the UT Latin Economics and Business Association for allegedly over-serving her alcohol.
Buzbee criticized the police investigation as inadequate, claiming it failed to gather essential evidence and interview witnesses properly.

History

Historical Context

The tragic death of Jordan McNair, a Texas A&M student, in 2019 due to alcohol-related complications sparked a $200 million lawsuit against the University of Maryland for alleged negligence. This incident, alongside Brianna Aguilera's family's claims regarding over-serving by the Austin Blacks Rugby Club, highlights ongoing concerns about alcohol policies and student safety at universities, prompting calls for stricter regulations.

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Story summary

Brianna Aguilera, a 19-year-old Texas A&M student, died after falling from a high-rise apartment during a football game weekend in Austin.
The Travis County Medical Examiner ruled her death a suicide, supported by findings from the Austin Police Department, which included a deleted suicide note.
Aguilera's family, represented by attorney Tony Buzbee, contests this conclusion and has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Austin Blacks Rugby Club and the UT Latin Economics and Business Association for allegedly over-serving her alcohol.
Buzbee criticized the police investigation as inadequate, claiming it failed to gather essential evidence and interview witnesses properly.

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