Former Beta Theta Pi fraternity members still facing charges in connection with the February death of Timothy Piazza have waived their rights to appear at formal arraignment, scheduled for Wednesday afternoon in Bellefonte, on the charges that were bound over earlier this month.
"Change is necessary. And it starts with us, not as Greek members, not as Penn State students, but as human beings."
Judge Kistler added that since the equipment is now held by a search warrant, not consent, a ruling by a civil court could interfere with pending criminal action.
Jim and Evelyn Piazza appeared alongside Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie to talk about the death of their son and how to advocate against the dangers of hazing.
A Centre County judge has denied Donald Abbey's motion for a summary judgment in his lawsuit against the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Beta Theta Pi over what he says was a multi-million dollar loan for improvements to the fraternity house.
Penn State Panhellenic has announced the chapters that will participate in an informal recruitment this fall.