Two members of Dartmouth College's Beta Alpha Omega fraternity and the Alpha Phi sorority have been charged in connection with the death of student Won Jang, who drowned after attending an off-campus party where alcohol was served to underage attendees. Jang, who could not swim, was found dead in a river with a blood alcohol level over twice the legal limit. Both Greek organizations have been suspended pending an internal investigation by Dartmouth College.
A Dartmouth College sorority and two fraternity members have been charged in connection with the death of a student, Won Jang, who drowned after attending an off-campus party where alcohol was allegedly served to underage students. The incident occurred in Hanover, New Hampshire, and led to an investigation following the recovery of Jang's body from the Connecticut River.
Two individuals have been charged with misdemeanors for providing alcohol to minors in connection with the death of Dartmouth College student Won Jang, who was found dead by the Connecticut River after attending a fraternity party. The sorority Alpha Phi has also been charged as a corporation for facilitating the underage drinking event. Dartmouth College has suspended both Alpha Phi and Beta Alpha Omega pending an internal investigation.
Francel Parker, father of 20-year-old Levion Parker who fatally jumped from a Royal Caribbean cruise, questions how his son was served so much alcohol despite being underage. He insists his son wasn't suicidal and blames the incident on drunken ignorance. Witnesses reported an argument before the impulsive leap, but Francel remains hopeful and believes his son, an outdoorsman, is still alive. Royal Caribbean has not addressed witness statements about Levion being drunk and has stated they are providing support to the family.
A 17-year-old girl was held captive for six days by a 26-year-old man in the Big Bear area of California, where she was sexually assaulted, forced to drink alcohol, and given very little food and water. The girl managed to escape and seek help from a local business, leading to the man's arrest on charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment, and rape. He was released on bail, and it's unclear if he and the victim knew each other.
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals that stress and anxiety are primary factors driving substance abuse among teenagers, with mental health challenges being a dominant motivation. The study, based on data from over 16,000 teenagers, highlights the link between substance use and mental health issues, emphasizing the need for targeted mental health treatment for teens. The findings also underscore the significance of addressing stress reduction and mental health concerns to reduce underage substance use, particularly alcohol, which the CDC identifies as a significant public health problem in the U.S.
Paxton Singleton, known for his role in "The Haunting of Hill House," was arrested in Fayetteville for loitering and possessing alcohol as a minor. The 19-year-old actor was released from the Washington County Detention Center and has court dates scheduled for January and February.
A TikTok user shared a story about how she and her friends dealt with a drunk driver by pretending to need to vomit to get the driver to pull over and let them out of the car. The video has drawn over 6.8 million views, with many viewers praising her actions and offering additional options for dealing with unsafe drivers.
Jenna Bush Hager accuses Today show producers of shaming her and her sister, Barbara Bush, over an incident involving underage drinking that occurred over 20 years ago. During a segment on the show, the sisters were asked about their first cocktail, prompting Jenna to criticize the producers for bringing up their past misdemeanors. Despite feeling slighted, the sisters eventually answered the question and moved on.
Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush called out the producers of the "Today" show for asking them about their "first cocktail" during a game segment, which seemed to shame them for their 2001 underage drinking bust. Despite the question, the sisters revealed their drink of choice at the time. Jenna later shared that their father, George W. Bush, wasn't upset with them and instead blamed himself for allowing them to act like "normal" teenagers. She praised her parents for giving her a chance to fail while growing up.
Parker's Kitchen, the store that sold beer to Paul Murdaugh before a fatal boat crash that killed Mallory Beach, has agreed to pay $15 million in a settlement to Beach's family. The incident set off a chain of events that led to the murder of Paul and his mother by his father, Alex Murdaugh, who was trying to cover up a scandal involving fraud and opioid addiction within the wealthy South Carolina family. The settlement serves as a warning to establishments that enable underage drinking, emphasizing the need to be held accountable for illegal alcohol sales.
The family of a teenager killed in a boat crash has reached a $15 million settlement in a lawsuit against a convenience store chain that sold alcohol to the underage son of double murderer Alex Murdaugh. The settlement comes after a judge refused to separate the chain from Murdaugh in the upcoming wrongful death trial. The convenience store chain will likely have to pay the entire settlement as Murdaugh is nearly broke. The settlement does not require the chain to admit responsibility. The clerk at the store did not stop Murdaugh's son from using his older brother's ID to buy beer.
Lawsuits related to the deadly 2019 boat crash involving the son of South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh have been settled, according to lawyers familiar with the negotiations. The boat, owned by Alex Murdaugh, crashed into a bridge piling, resulting in the death of Mallory Beach. Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son earlier this year. All lawsuits related to the boat crash, including those filed by the other passengers on the boat, have been settled. The settlement also includes a statement holding retailers accountable for illegal alcohol sales to minors. The exact settlement amounts have not been confirmed.
The family of Mallory Beach, who died in a boat crash involving the Murdaugh family, has reached a $15 million settlement with Parker's Corporation, the convenience store owner that sold alcohol to Alex Murdaugh's underage son before the incident. The settlement aims to hold sellers accountable for illegal alcohol sales and prevent minors from accessing alcohol. Mallory Beach's death occurred when Paul Murdaugh, who was driving the boat, crashed into a bridge, causing her to be thrown into the water. Alex Murdaugh, Paul's father, was found guilty of killing his son and wife in a separate incident.
Officials and residents of several beachside towns in New Jersey are expressing concerns that the state's criminal justice reforms, including the decriminalization of marijuana, are emboldening rowdy teenagers to engage in disruptive and illegal behavior on beaches and boardwalks. The laws, designed to keep more juveniles out of the court system, have limited police officers' interactions with teenagers. Incidents of underage drinking, drug use, fights, assaults, and property damage have been reported, prompting some lawmakers to propose rolling back parts of the laws and reinstating fines for underage possession of alcohol and marijuana.
