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14 Charged in Fraternity Cocaine Case, Penn State Suspends

8/17/2026

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General Dave Sunday announced on Aug. 17, 2026 that 14 people were charged in a fraternity-linked cocaine case.
He named 24-year-old Agostino Abbatiello and 23-year-old Thomas Robinson as fraternity members who moved cocaine to State College in 2023-2024.
Cocaine was cut, packaged and distributed at fraternity houses, with pledges participating.
Abbatiello, Robinson, Hurabi, Zeepvat and Zanolla faced felony charges while eight received misdemeanors.
Penn State suspended Delta Upsilon and stripped Sigma Chi status.

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General Dave Sunday announced on Aug. 17, 2026 that 14 people were charged in a fraternity-linked cocaine case.
He named 24-year-old Agostino Abbatiello and 23-year-old Thomas Robinson as fraternity members who moved cocaine to State College in 2023-2024.
Cocaine was cut, packaged and distributed at fraternity houses, with pledges participating.
Abbatiello, Robinson, Hurabi, Zeepvat and Zanolla faced felony charges while eight received misdemeanors.
Penn State suspended Delta Upsilon and stripped Sigma Chi status.