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All about the 14 suspects in the alleged Penn State cocaine operation: details

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All about the 14 suspects in the alleged Penn State cocaine operation: details See more of our coverage in your search results.

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All about the 14 suspects in the alleged Penn State cocaine operation: details See more of our coverage in your search results.

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Add The New York Post on Google After news of the alleged Penn State fraternity coke ring broke earlier this week, individual complaints released by the Office of the Attorney General in Pennsylvania provide more specifics into each suspect’s alleged…

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Those 14 complaints detail an alleged hierarchy within the cocaine-trafficking operation, from accused suppliers and distributors to fraternity members allegedly tasked with weighing, packaging and delivering cocaine.

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Claim 1: “Agostino “Pablo Pledgescobar” Abbatiello... Hometown: Westbury, New York, Age: 24, Major: Accounting, Fraternity: Sigma Chi”
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Multiple sources confirm Agostino Abbatiello is 24, from Westbury, New York, studied accounting at Penn State, and was a member of Sigma Chi.
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web search NEUTRAL — Agostino Abbatiello , 24, allegedly gave away piles of free coke at afterparties and blew cash on a new wardrobe and “a $5,000 bong” after raking in big bucks dealing, his friend and alleged accomplic…
https://nypost.com/2026/09/02/us-news/penn-state-frat-boy-we…
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web search NEUTRAL — Agostino Abbatiello is a 24-year-old Long Island resident and former Penn State accounting student. (PA Attorney General).According to court documents cited by NBC New York, Abbatiello is from Westbur…
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-ago…
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web search NEUTRAL — Agostino Abbatiello, 24, is from Westbury, New York. He attended an all-boys Catholic school on Long Island, New York, and listed himself as a "life coach" during high school, according to the BBC. He…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/agostino-abbatiello-a…
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Claim 2: “Mohammed Huraibi... Hometown: Secaucus, New Jersey, Age: 22, Major: Accounting/Finance, Fraternity: Delta Upsilon”
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Multiple sources confirm Mohammed Huraibi is 22, from Secaucus, New Jersey, and was involved in the operation. His fraternity membership is implied by the context of the 'frat members' reports, though the specific major is not explicitly repeated across multiple sources, the identity and location are corroborated.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mohammed S. Huraibi, 22, of Secaucus, New Jersey.Robinson said he sold mostly to members of his own fraternity, Delta Upsilon. Mohammed Huraibi is second to the stand. Huraibi said he was introduced t…
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/live-updates-former-penn-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lars Zeepvat, 24, of Mendham, and Mohammed Huraibi, 22, of Secaucus, face felony charges including corrupt organizations, conspiracy, and dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/cocaine-penn-state-fr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Personal Finance. Tech. Entertainment.Mohammed Huraibi, a 22-year-old student implicated in the wider network, testified under oath that he arranged a substantial purchase through Snapchat messages.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/penn-state-fraternity-cocaine-ring…
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Claim 3: “Lars Zeepvat... Hometown: Mendham, New Jersey, Age: 24, Major: Accounting, Fraternity: Sigma Chi”
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Multiple sources confirm Lars Zeepvat is 24 and from Mendham, New Jersey. His connection to the Sigma Chi fraternity is supported by the context of the 'frat boy' reports and his association with Abbatiello.
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web search NEUTRAL — Abbatiello, a 24-year-old from Westbury, New York, can not have contact with witnesses and must live with his parents (AP). Abbatiello was one of 14 people, mostly college students, who were charged i…
https://nz.news.yahoo.com/accused-penn-state-drug-ring-20591…
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web search NEUTRAL — Instagram/Sigma Chi Alpha Chi Chapter. He said Abbatiello would host between three and 12 people, sometimes charging for a line, depending on his relationship to the person. Zeepvat admitted that he h…
https://nypost.com/2026/09/02/us-news/penn-state-frat-boy-we…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lars Zeepvat, 24, of Mendham, New Jersey. Abbatiello is the only defendant in court wearing Department of Corrections-issued clothing. He was escorted by police into the courthouse. He is wearing a re…
https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/live-updates-former-penn-…
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Claim 4: “Kaden Howe... Hometown: Monmouth Court, New Jersey, Age: 22, Major: Energy Engineering, Fraternity: Acacia”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 5: “He reportedly made the Dean’s list at the university”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant pornographic search results and a general Wikipedia entry on hazing; none of the sources confirm if Abbatiello made the Dean's list.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Penn State fraternity hazing scandal is an ongoing issue within the Greek life system at Pennsylvania State University. The scandal encompasses hazing, binge drinking, drug trafficking and secreti…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penn_State_fraternity_hazing_s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Aug 23, 2013 · A selection of the hottest free INDONESIAN porn movies from tube sites. The hottest video: Asd - Ulfa - Indonesian Girl Fucked By White Guy Deeply. And there is 5,926 more Indonesian vi…
https://vipwank.com/indonesian-videos
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore the wildest Bokep videos on SexOcean .com! Stream endless hardcore porn movies packed with the hottest Bokep sex scenes made to please.
https://sexocean.net/tags/bokep/
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Claim 6: “Paul Robinson... Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Age: 59, Connection: Father to Thomas Robinson”
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One source explicitly identifies Paul Robinson, 59, as the father of Thomas Robinson and states he was also charged. No other independent sources in the provided evidence corroborate these specific biographical details.
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Claim 7: “Seth Beardsley is facing misdemeanor drug charges”
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Claim 8: “Michael Brogno Jr... Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland, Age: 20, Major: Finance, Fraternity: Delta Upsilon”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 9: “He is facing numerous felony charges.”
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Multiple sources (TikTok, Hindustan Times, and other web results) confirm Abbatiello appeared in court facing multiple felony charges, including possession and conspiracy.
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web search NEUTRAL — Agostino Abbatiello, of Westbury, New York, appeared before a judge on multiple felony charges, including possession and conspiracy. He was denied bail. One witness said, according to court documents,…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/agostino-abbatiello-court-he…
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web search NEUTRAL — Agostino Abbatiello, of Westbury, New York, appeared before a judge on multiple felony charges, including possession and conspiracy. He was denied bail. One witness said, according to court documents,…
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/who-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — Agostino Abbatiello is a 24-year-old Long Island resident and former Penn State accounting student. (PA Attorney General). Abbatiello surrendered to authorities on Tuesday and was denied bail after ap…
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-ago…
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Claim 10: “Liam Smith... Hometown: Garden City, New Jersey, Age: 23”
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Claim 11: “Thomas Robinson... Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Age: 22, Major: Human Resources and Management, Fraternity: Delta Upsilon”
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While multiple sources confirm Thomas Robinson's involvement and fraternity (Delta Upsilon), only one specific source provides the detail regarding his age (23/22) and major (Human Resources and Management). Other sources focus on his role as a 'secondary leader'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Natural resource management (NRM) is the management of natural resources such as land, water, soil, plants and animals, with a particular focus on how management affects the quality of life for both p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_resource_management
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The attention economy refers to the incentives of advertising-driven companies, in particular, to maximize the time and attention their users give to their product. Attention economics is an approach …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attention_economy
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The United States deputy secretary of state for management and resources is the third in charge of the United States Department of State. Along with the deputy secretary of state, the deputy secretary…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deputy_Secretary_of_State_for_…
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Claim 12: “He [Charlie Weisman] is facing misdemeanor charges.”
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Claim 13: “He [Liam Smith] is facing misdemeanor charges.”
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Claim 14: “Kaden Howe... Facing misdemeanor charges”
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Claim 15: “Those 14 complaints detail an alleged hierarchy within the cocaine-trafficking operation”
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Fox News and other web sources explicitly mention that 14 complaints detail a hierarchy within the cocaine-trafficking operation.
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web search NEUTRAL — Those 14 complaints detail an alleged hierarchy within the cocaine-trafficking operation, from accused suppliers and distributors to fraternity members allegedly tasked with weighing, packaging and de…
https://www.foxnews.com/us/whos-who-meet-penn-state-frat-bro…
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web search NEUTRAL — The alleged ringleader of what authorities call a major cocaine operation at two Penn State frat houses is in custody after turning himself in. Fourteen people are facing charges, including current an…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/coca-penn-state
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web search NEUTRAL — Fourteen people are facing charges in connection with an alleged cocaine-trafficking operation at Penn State University, Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEtna-hfOS0
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Claim 16: “Connor Hurleigh... Hometown: Oakdale, New York, Age: 22, Fraternity: Delta Upsilon”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 17: “Seth Beardsley... Hometown: Mechanicsburgh, Pennsylvania, Age: 20, Major: Supply Chain Information Systems, Fraternity: Delta Upsilon”
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Claim 18: “Daniel Price is facing misdemeanor charges.”
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Claim 19: “Kyle Ridpath is facing misdemeanor charges.”
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Claim 20: “Charlie Weisman... Hometown: Mount Airy, Maryland, Age: 20, Major: Chemical Engineering, Fraternity: Delta Upsilon”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 21: “Kyle Ridpath... Hometown: Media, Pennsylvania, Age: 21, Fraternity: Delta Upsilon”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 22: “Robert Zanolla... Hometown: Manhasset, New York, Age: 24, Fraternity: Sigma Chi”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results for Robert Zanolla.
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Claim 23: “Daniel Price... Hometown: Media, Pennsylvania, Age: 21, Fraternity: Delta Upsilon”
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Claim 24: “individual complaints released by the Office of the Attorney General in Pennsylvania provide more specifics into each suspect’s alleged involvement”
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Multiple web search results confirm that the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General released complaints providing specifics on the suspects' involvement in the Penn State cocaine operation.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Pennsylvania attorney general is the chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It became an elected office in 1980. The current attorney general is Republican Dave Sunday.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania_Attorney_General
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 Pennsylvania attorney general election was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the attorney general of Pennsylvania. Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro won re-election to a second term, defeati…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Pennsylvania Attorney General election was held on November 5, 2024, to elect the attorney general of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Republican York County District Attorney Dave Sunday defe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_Pennsylvania_Attorney_Gen…
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