Topics

More

Beta Theta Pi Requests Return Of Property, Including Video Footage

Beta Theta Pi’s Penn State chapter submitted a motion to the Common of Pleas last week for the return of two DVR boxes and video tapes that were taken by the State College Police Department during the investigation into Timothy Piazza’s February 4 death after injuries incurred at the former on-campus fraternity’s house, according to the Centre Daily Times.

“The tapes were provided to the State College Police Department with the express understanding that the tapes would be immediately returned and that is the reason why such tapes were handed over to the police without a search warrant,” attorney Mark Bernlohr wrote in a letter to the police department.

Search and seizure consent paperwork signed by two individuals expressed that the DVR boxes would be “returned when finished” and there was no timeframe given for the return of the videotapes. Bernlohr claimed the property was supposed to be returned after copies were made.

“Alpha Upsilon is in the unenviable position of attempting to defend itself from claims asserted by the Penn State University, the Beta Theta Pi General Fraternity, the media, and others, without the benefit of having the opportunity to review the tapes,” Bernlohr wrote, as well as asserting that police have shown the video tapes to those not involved in the investigation without the defunct faternity chapter’s consent.

Your ad blocker is on.

Please choose an option below.

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter:
OR
Support quality journalism:
Purchase a Subscription!

About the Author

Steve Connelly

Unfortunately, former editor Steve Connelly has graduated. Where is he now? He might be doing something related to that PR degree he got in 2019. Maybe he finally opened that sports bar named after one of his photos, the Blurry Zamboni. Or he might just be eating chicken tenders and couch surfing. Anything’s possible. If you really want to know, follow him on Twitter @slc2o.

My Struggles With Time Travel: Jack Scott’s Senior Column

“I’ve spent four years struggling to see where this journey would take me, but I’ll spend next semester enjoying the ride and listening to the present.”

[Photo Story] Celebrate Earth Day With A Trip Through The Seasons At Penn State

In honor of Earth Day, let’s look at some of our favorite photos of Happy Valley throughout the seasons.

Alumni Association To Offer Online Artificial Intelligence Course To All Penn State Alumni

The three-part course explores generative AI and opportunities to incorporate it into real-world scenarios.

113kFollowers
164kFollowers
64.5kFollowers
4,570Subscribers
Sign up for our Newsletter
Other posts by Steve

Penn State Softball’s Season Ends With Big Ten Tournament Loss To Indiana

The Hoosiers made the Penn State defense work and used an aggressive third inning to take the lead and move on in the tournament.

Penn State Softball’s Toni Polk And Chelsea Bisi Earn All-Big Ten Selections

Penn State Softball Gears Up For Return To Big Ten Tournament