Utah Legislature: Bill seeks to increase penalties for hazing

By Wendy Leonard

“A bill that would stiffen penalties for alcohol and drug related hazing on college and university campuses gained approval in the Utah House.”

“The idea stemmed from a 2008 death at Utah State University in which 18-year-old fraternity pledge Michael Starks, of Salt Lake City, died from alcohol poisoning. Several individuals, including other USU students, were questioned and charged with involvement in his death, but many were released with little more than a slap on the hand…”

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