The House Criminal Justice passed the Max Gruver Act without objection today which will make hazing a felony crime in Louisiana. Gruver died following an alleged hazing incident one month into his first semester at LSU. Parents Rae Ann and Steven Gruver both tearfully laid out their son’s final hours before the committee.
Their son was found to have choked to death on vomit, with a blood alcohol content of .495 after allegedly being coerced into drinking a 190 proof alcohol. The legal BAC is .08 for drivers
Three members of the Phi Delta Fraternity have been indicted on hazing charges, which currently comes with a 100 dollar fine and thirty days in jail.
20-year-old Matthew Naquin, was charged with negligent homicide.
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Ville Platte Senator Eric Lafleur is proposing a bill that would allow some 19 and 20-year-olds to purchase alcohol if they obtain a special certificate. LaFleur says he’s bringing the bill forward, because most people have had a drink before they turn 21 anyway.
He says this could incentivize young drinkers to partake in public venues which he says is safer than drinking in private.