“Tim’s Law,” the Timothy J. Piazza Anti-Hazing Law, was approved by the Pennsylvania Senate Monday. The legislation is named after Tim Piazza, who died following a hazing ritual at the on-campus Beta Theta Pi fraternity house in February 2017. Now that it’s been passed by both Pennsylvania’s Senate and House of Representatives, the bill will move […]
Kanzler was among the defendants charged in November 2017 after the recovery of deleted basement video footage from the fraternity's bid acceptance night on Feb. 2, 2017.
The legislation can now become law with the governor’s signature.
Jackson, who was among the second set of defendants charged in November 2017 following the recovery of deleted basement video, entered an open plea, meaning he has no assurance of a sentencing recommendation from the prosecution.
"National Hazing Prevention Week serves as a time for all members to recognize the importance of not hazing and how hazing has affected our community."
O'Brien had one count of hazing, two counts of unlawful acts relative to liquor, and one count of underage drinking bound over for trial.