- Charges against 14 suspects were filed Monday morning in connection with a high-level cocaine trafficking ring operating out of Penn State University.
- Evidence shows cocaine was primarily packaged at fraternity houses, specifically the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi houses, which are located off campus.
- Paul R. Robinson, the only nonstudent charged, is a managing attorney at a Pittsburgh-based law firm and is accused of felony tampering and hindering apprehension.
- Thomas Robinson, son of Paul R. Robinson, is identified as one of the leaders involved in the cocaine distribution among pledges of the fraternities.
- The law firm representing Paul Robinson stated that the allegations concern him individually and do not involve the firm or its clients.
A high-level cocaine trafficking ring operating out of Penn State University has been dismantled, leading to charges against 14 suspects, including Paul R. Robinson, a managing attorney at a Pittsburgh law firm. Robinson, 59, is the only nonstudent charged in this case.56
According to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, evidence indicates that cocaine was primarily packaged at fraternity houses located off-campus. The investigation revealed a disturbing pattern where pledges were allegedly indoctrinated into the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternities by cutting and bagging cocaine.34
Robinson faces felony tampering and hindering apprehension charges for attempting to conceal evidence, including a safe containing drugs and cash. His son, Thomas Robinson, is identified as one of the leaders of the operation and is currently facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to drug possession and distribution.7
The law firm where Paul Robinson works, Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek & Eck, PLLC, issued a statement clarifying that the allegations concern him individually and do not involve the firm or its clients. The cocaine was allegedly distributed mostly to other students at the university, raising serious concerns about the extent of drug use on campus.8
The investigation continues as authorities work to uncover the full scope of the operation and its impact on the university community.
“The Pennsylvania Attorney General, Dave Sunday, stated that cocaine was cut and packaged at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternity houses, allegedly for distribution to other students. Paul Robinson, the only nonstudent charged, is accused of concealing evidence, including a safe with drugs and cash, during the investigation.”
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