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Fraternity Hazing Led to Fatal Alcohol Poisoning | Washington DC News
A 20-year-old fraternity member, Carter Eslick, just pleaded guilty to felony hazing linked to the death of 18-year-old Colin Martinez, who died from alcohol poisoning during a Delta Tau Delta initiation in Flagstaff. Eslick admitted he provided alcohol and led a drinking game that caused Martinez’s fatal blood alcohol level of .425—over five times the legal limit. Under a plea deal, he’ll get probation with up to a year in jail possible; he also forfeited his right to trial, witnesses, and appeals—and lost civil rights like voting. The victim’s family blames preventable hazing for the…
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