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It started as a joke, a mere college prank, the fraternity house having a good time; far too much alcohol the pledges drank. With all the young men being in their prime, no one considered the likelihood of crime. Around midnight they were having great fun laughing and shouting without any cares; with more liquor to drink they were not done. The night was jubilant; they were putting on airs ‘til one drunken pledge slipped and fell down the stairs. After smashing his head on the stoop below, he lay motionless on the cold, hard ground; his life was ended by the vicious blow. They looked in disbelief as they gathered ‘round; they stood there in shock without making a sound. They waited awhile before making the call to make sure they all had the story straight so no one would be made to take the fall. They said he was in his room, drinking late; went out for a snack, slipped, and met his fate. Their story was tight but cameras don’t lie; it was there on the tape for all to see; the videos shot down their alibi. They went before the judge and bargained a plea; got ten year’s probation but allowed to stay free. But the family of the pledge who met his demise feels justice wasn’t served and it’s not fair to be left without answers and tears in their eyes. They must live their life with their sadness to bear while the brothers go free without any care. November 26, 2017
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