
The 12 defendants who are the subject of this week's preliminary hearing are not alleged to have taken part in the planning and execution of the gauntlet, but rather, prosecutors contend, forced alcohol on Piazza and other pledges during the party that followed.

Dr. David C. Han's selection for a second term as academic trustee will be confirmed by a full-Board vote Friday.

Out of the 14 currently suspended chapters, Alpha Sigma Alpha's loss of recognition is the longest active one.

The 12 students with reported cases have all been isolated in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Pennsylvania Department of Health protocols and recommendations.

"I'm confident that once this case makes it to a jury, we will obtain justice for the Piazza family."

Penn State Trustee Kevin Steele played an integral role in prosecuting Cosby's case.