The family of a college student who died in a hazing incident in 2021 is suing a fraternity for $28 million.
Freshman pledge Adam Oakes, 19, was found dead in February 2021 after attending an initiation party at the Delta Chi fraternity chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The cause of death was alcohol poisoning, and Oakes’ family believes he was forced to drink a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey. Ultimately, 11 frat members were arrested and six later pleaded guilty to several charges. Five had their cases dropped.
