- Former Pennsylvania State University student Agostino Abbatiello was granted $250,000 bail after being accused of running a major fraternity cocaine trafficking ring.
- Under his bail conditions, the 24-year-old must reside with his parents in New York and is prohibited from contacting witnesses.
- Prosecutors charged 14 people in connection with the multi-year operation, which allegedly ran out of the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternity houses.
- Witnesses testified that Abbatiello, who referred to himself as "the Godfather," supplied cocaine that pledges were forced to package as part of fraternity indoctrination.
- The defendants face severe charges including felony corrupt organizations, conspiracy, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity, and evidence tampering.
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