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Dad charged in alleged Penn State cocaine ring is managing attorney in Pittsburgh - CBS News

Dad charged in alleged Penn State cocaine ring is managing attorney in Pittsburgh - CBS News

Paul Robinson, a Pittsburgh managing attorney, faces felony charges for allegedly trying to conceal evidence related to a cocaine trafficking ring operating out of Penn State University fraternities. Robinson, an attorney with the law firm Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek, and Eck, P.L.L.C., stands accused of felony tampering and hindering apprehension.

Robinson, an attorney with the law firm Meyer, Darragh, Buckler, Bebenek, and Eck, P.L.L.C., stands accused of felony tampering and hindering apprehension. These charges stem from allegations he attempted to hide evidence connected to the drug trafficking operation. Investigators claim his son, Thomas Robinson, was one of the alleged ringleaders of the cocaine distribution network, which reportedly centered on the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternities at Penn State. The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General is handling the investigation, and another alleged leader, Agostino Abbatiello, surrendered to authorities on Tuesday.

The involvement of a managing attorney in charges related to a university drug ring marks a significant development in the ongoing case. These felony accusations for evidence concealment highlight the serious legal ramifications associated with alleged attempts to obstruct justice. The proceedings are underway under the purview of the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

As the legal process unfolds, the case continues to draw attention, focusing on the alleged roles of both the father and son in connection with the fraternity drug ring.

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