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Matt's Law is a California law that allows for felony prosecutions when serious injuries or deaths result from hazing rituals.The bill amended the California Education Code and California Penal Code to change charges for some hazing rituals from misdemeanors to felonies, and for the first time gave prosecutors the ability to seek hazing charges against nonstudents.
The reported hazing was investigated by the San Diego State University Police Department, which gathered and presented evidence to the D.A.'s Office, according to the university's statement.
He died from water intoxication. The ritual dated back 20 years at the fraternity. As a result, California passed Matt's Law, which allows for felony prosecution of some hazing rituals, which had historically been misdemeanors. [95] [140] August 28, 2005 Kenny Luong: Lambda Phi Epsilon: University of California, Irvine: As a result of intense ...
Four California fraternity brothers charged after setting pledge on fire during ‘skit’ at party: DA ... receiving an anonymous tip of an alleged hazing incident at a Phi Kappa Psi party on Feb ...
In response to the death of Carrington, California passed Matt's Law, which allowed for felony prosecutions of hazing deaths. Prior to the passing of Matt's Law, crimes stemming from hazing were only prosecutable as misdemeanors.
Mizzou student Danny Santulli was left blind and unable to walk after a hazing ritual in 2021. His family is now cheering the passage of a new anti-hazing law.
The dangerous – and sometimes deadly – consequences of hazing are prevalent at US universities, placing their sports programs in particular under growing scrutiny.
The California Codes are 29 legal codes enacted by the California State Legislature, which, alongside uncodified acts, form the general statutory law of California. The official codes are maintained by the California Office of Legislative Counsel for the legislature.