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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Yahoo
Omega Psi Phi expels 3 men arrested in Southern University student Caleb Wilson's hazing death
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Three Omega Psi Phi members arrested in connection with the death of Caleb Wilson, a Southern University student who died from a hazing incident, have been expelled by the fraternity. Wilson, a junior who was studying mechanical engineering and a member of the Human Jukebox, died after what police say was an unsanctioned off-campus fraternity pledging ritual where pledges were punched in the chest with boxing gloves. Caleb McCray, 23, Kyle Thurman, 25, and Isaiah Smith, 28, were taken into custody after an investigation by the Baton Rouge Police Department. Police said Wilson was in the second group of pledges to be struck. McCray reportedly punched Wilson four times in the chest, causing him to collapse and become unresponsive. Louisiana bill would require college students to take anti-hazing course under 'Caleb Wilson Act' McCray was charged with criminal hazing and manslaughter after turning himself in on March 7. Thurman was arrested on March 10 in Port Allen. He was extradited to Baton Rouge and booked into jail on a criminal hazing charge. Smith also turned himself in and was charged with criminal hazing on March 11. According to arrest documents, investigators learned Smith was in charge of the pledges, holding the title 'Dean of Pledges.' All three suspects bonded out of prison. Abuse survivors seek dismissal of New Orleans archdiocese bankruptcy Bond set at $2M for man accused of shooting 5 in French Quarter Ryan Gosling to star in next 'Star Wars' film, Lucasfilm announces MONEY TALKS: 5 Years Before Retirement Omega Psi Phi expels 3 men arrested in Southern University student Caleb Wilson's hazing death Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
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Proposed anti-hazing bill honors a Southern University student killed in hazing ritual
A state legislator has introduced an anti-hazing bill named after a Southern University student who died in an off-campus hazing ritual. New Orleans Democratic Representative Delisha Boyd filed House Bill 279, also known as the Caleb Wilson Act, on April 2, named in honor of the 20-year-old student who died February 27 after collapsing in a warehouse following a hazing ritual for Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Charges have been filed against three men in connection with Wilson's death. Caleb McCrary, 23, one of the suspects, is facing a felony manslaughter charge in addition to criminal hazing resulting in serious injury or death. Here's what you should know about the proposed bill. The Caleb Wilson Act mandates that college students joining campus organizations complete a one-credit hour course focusing on hazing prevention. The proposed legislation would apply to students who become members of on-campus organizations, defined in the legislation's text as fraternities, sororities, athletic team, spirit groups and clubs. Under the proposed legislation, students would be mandated to complete a one-credit hour anti-hazing course within their initial semesters of membership. If the student is a minor, their parent or legal guardian would also receive the course materials. Current state law already mandates hazing prevention education through student handbooks and organization-led training. However, this proposed legislation creates a standardized course requirement at Louisiana colleges and universities. The law would go into effect Aug. 1 ahead of the 2025 fall semester. This article originally appeared on Shreveport Times: Proposed Caleb Wilson Act to be considered in Legislature: What to know
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man arrested on felony warrant for 2024 shooting
ABBEVILLE, La. () — Authorities have arrested a wanted man for his connection to a shooting incident at the Herod Village Apartments in Vermillion Parish. Officials said they arrested D'Jacqney Mitchell today on an outstanding felony warrant from 2024. On August 26, 2024, Mitchell was involved in a shooting incident that resulted in one victim being hospitalized and another dying from their injuries. One dead, one injured in Monday night Abbeville shooting Officials brought Mitchell to the , where he was booked, and will be sent to a Vermilion Parish jail on one count of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Mitchell's bond has been set at $750,000. More Warm Days & Cool Nights With Very Low Rain Chances.. Fire Department gives tips to avoid Lithium-ion battery related fires GOP optimism fades amid Trump China tariffs, market reversal Immigration cases land at the Supreme Court Louisiana bill would require college students to take anti-hazing course under 'Caleb Wilson Act' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Yahoo
Iberia Parish seeks help finding 17-year-old runaway
IBERIA PARISH, La. () — A teenager has been reported as a runaway in Iberia Parish. Officials with the are requesting assistance from the public in locating Mallorie Maturin, a 17-year-old girl, who has been reported as a runaway juvenile. Officials said Maturin was last seen on April 6, at approximately 9 p.m. at her residence in the 6400 block of Fremin Road in Iberia Parish. Officials described her as having black hair and brown eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 200lbs. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now They said Maturin is possibly wearing black joggers and a black Nike hoodie Anyone with information regarding Maturin's whereabouts is urged to contact the Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office at 337-369-3711 or submit a tip through the Iberia Parish Sheriff's App. Louisiana bill would require college students to take anti-hazing course under 'Caleb Wilson Act' RFK Jr. calls for CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water Man arrested on felony warrant for 2024 shooting Debate over SNAP work requirement heats up Second suspect in January Church Point murder arrested after Jennings police chase Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
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Second suspect in January Church Point murder arrested after Jennings police chase
JENNINGS, La. () — A man wanted in connection with a January murder in Church Point has been arrested in Jennings, authorities said. Tyren Chavis, 30, is the second suspect in the on Jan. 28. in connection with the same incident. Chavis was located in Jennings this afternoon during a traffic stop in the area of E. Nezpique and Louise St. After initially fleeing from police, he crashed into a tree on Penny Street and was arrested, officials said. Bond details were not released. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Louisiana bill would require college students to take anti-hazing course under 'Caleb Wilson Act' RFK Jr. calls for CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water Man arrested on felony warrant for 2024 shooting Debate over SNAP work requirement heats up Second suspect in January Church Point murder arrested after Jennings police chase Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
