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Family Sues Fraternity for $28M Over Pledge's Hazing Death
The family of a Virginia Commonwealth University student who died after a 2021 hazing is suing the fraternity for $28 million. A police investigation found that Adam Oakes, a 19-year-old who had received a bid to the Delta Chi fraternity, was told to drink a large bottle of whiskey and was found dead the next morning. The office of the...
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Settlement Reached in VCU Hazing Death
A settlement was reached in the fraternity hazing death of Adam Oakes from alcohol poisoning at Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Settlement Reached in VCU Hazing Death
A settlement has been reached in the hazing death of Adam Oakes. Part of the settlement includes a hazing prevention day.
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Hazing Charges Dropped Against Five People in VCU Pledge's Death
The family of Adam Oakes is questioning whether they will ever get justice after charges were dropped against his former fraternity brothers in his death. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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Hazing Charges Against 5 Dropped in Pledge's Death
Hazing charges against five former members of a now-expelled Virginia Commonwealth University fraternity in connection with a freshmanโs death from alcohol poisoning after a party have been dropped.
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Former Fraternity Members Hazing Charges Dropped
Prosecutors dropped misdemeanor hazing charges against five of 11 fraternity members in connection with the death of Loudoun County native and VCU student Adam Oakes.
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Some Virginia Universities Dropping Vaccine Requirement for Staff
One of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s day one executive orders lifted vaccine mandates for state employees. Now, colleges and universities across the commonwealth are dropping vaccine requirements for faculty and staff before the new semester. News4’s Cory Smith reports from George Mason University, where some students want the mandates lifted for them as well.
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Some Virginia Universities Loosen COVID Polices
Some universities in Virginia have dropped their requirement that faculty and staff members prove vaccination against COVID-19 ahead of the new semester.
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Ex-Fraternity Member Pleads Guilty to Hazing in 19-Year-Old's Death
A former Virginia Commonwealth University student has pleaded guilty to hazing and serving alcohol to a minor in connection with a 19-year-old freshman’s death from alcohol poisoning after a fraternity party