Freshman in Critical Condition
‘Possible
hazing
incident’
A student remained in critical condition last night after what was deemed by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s office to be a “possible hazing incident” involving alcohol at the Phi Kappa Tau (PKT) fraternity house. Gary DeVercelly, an 18-year-old freshman from Long Beach, Calif., was found unconscious after suffering cardiac arrest. He was resuscitated through CPR by EMTs, according to officials. .... MORE
The Phi Kappa Tau fraternity on the Lawrenceville campus was off limits after freshman Gary DeVercelly, of Long Beach, Calif., became seriously ill after consuming too much alcohol.
High-profile coverage not new to Rider frats
The alleged hazing incident involving drinking that occurred late Wednesday night into the early morning hours of Thursday is not the first time that a Rider fraternity has made national headlines for an unwise decision. ... MORE
