BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WPVI) -- A former Penn State fraternity member will serve a year of probation for hazing and furnishing alcohol to a minor for events surrounding the death of a pledge nearly two years ago.
The Centre Daily Times said 22-year-old Joseph Ems Jr. was also sentenced to community service and fined Thursday after apologizing and calling himself "a young boy who made bad decisions."
[Ads /]
The Philadelphia man is among about two dozen members of now-closed Beta Theta Pi to face charges that stemmed from the investigation into the death of 19-year-old Tim Piazza, of Lebanon, New Jersey.
Investigators say Piazza consumed a dangerous amount of alcohol and suffered serious head and abdominal injuries the night of a pledge bid acceptance ceremony.
Ems' charges relate to giving pink lemonade vodka to a pledge.
[Ads /]
------
Send a News Tip to Action News
Learn More About 6abc Apps