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NIU Hazing Pleas Expected Today

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David Bogenberger

Five former Northern Illinois University students are expected to make plea deals today in the hazing death of a fellow student. 

 

In November 2012, NIU Freshman David Bogenberger died after a night of heavy drinking in Pi Kappa Alpha’s fraternity house in DeKalb. The 19 year old’s heart stopped…his blood alcohol level was .40, five times the legal limit.

 

Soon afterward, 20 people involved with the frat party were charged for participating in the hazing that killed Bogenberger. Most of those were misdemeanors, but five were charged with felonies. Those five former students will be in DeKalb County Court today and are expected to plead to lesser charges of misdemeanor reckless conduct.

 

Bogenberger’s parents and two sisters are expected to make statements in the courtroom this afternoon before the plea deals are entered.

Susan is an award-winning reporter/writer at her favorite radio station. She's also WNIJ's Perspectives editor, Under Rocks contributor, and local host of All Things Considered.
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