Matt Carrington Case
See also: Chi TauOn February 2, 2005, Matt Carrington died as the direct result of a hazing ritual at Chico State University in Chico, California. In the cold basement of the fraternity house of the unrecognized fraternity Chi Tau (XT), Carrington was forced to drink water and do calisthenics with fans blowing on him. This water intoxication ritual, which dates back over 20 years at Chi Tau, caused swelling of his brain, seizures, and heart failure. Members of the fraternity delayed calling for emergency help for over an hour.
Four young men pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter. Media from all over the United States came to the Butte County courtroom for the sentencing, including reporters and camera crews from Dateline NBC and Inside Edition.
Carlos James DeVilla Abrille, 22, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor hazing, Jerry Ming Lim, 25, and John Paul Fickes, 20, both pleaded guilty to being accessories to involuntary manslaughter, 22-year-old Gabriel John Maestretti, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
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