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Penn State students accused of running drug ring out of off-campus fraternities

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Thirteen former and current Penn State students, and one student's father, are facing charges related to an alleged cocaine ring. Prosecutors allege drugs were cut and packaged at two frat houses, sometimes by pledges.

Reported by 5 outlets CBS News, NBC News, Seattle Times, Fox News Latest. See all sources ↓

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What's the story?
Thirteen former and current Penn State students, and one student's father, are facing charges related to an alleged cocaine ring. Prosecutors allege drugs were cut and packaged at two frat houses, sometimes by pledges.
How widely is it covered?
5 outlets, average source rating 7.2/10.
When was it last updated?
14m ago.
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    Scouting report

    Penn State cocaine bust nets 14 arrests over alleged pledge coke-cutting ‘indoctrination' rituals

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    CBS News
    NBC News
    Fox News Latest
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    Scouting report

    Pennsylvania cocaine trafficking case has ties to 2 fraternities

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    Seattle Times
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