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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrea Blanco

Virginia Commonwealth University to pay nearly $1m to family of alcohol poisoning victim at fraternity party

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The family of a fatal hazing victim at Virginia Commonwealth University will receive nearly $1million settlement.

Nineteen-year-old Adam Oakes died of alcohol poisoning after pledging VCU’s Delta Chi on 27 February 2021. The fraternity was eventually expelled from the university and an investigation into his death led to the arrest of 11 people, six of whom were found or pled guilty, The New York Times reported.

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