Preliminary hearing in Penn State frat pledge death resumes
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The second day of a preliminary hearing is underway in the case of a Penn State fraternity and 18 members who face charges in connection with the February death of a pledge after a night of drinking.
The hearing in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, resumed Monday, following a 10-hour proceeding last month, when a detective was the lone witness. It's expected to last at least until Tuesday.
Some of the members of the now-shuttered Beta Theta Pi fraternity are accused of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated assault, while others face less serious allegations. Two previously waived the preliminary hearing.
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The case centers on the death of 19-year-old Tim Piazza, of Lebanon, New Jersey.
A judge will decide if there's enough evidence to send the case to county court for trial.
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This story has been corrected to show two fraternity members previously waived their preliminary hearing.