Abbatiello’s Bail Bid Sparks Legal Push | Harrisburg News

A jailed cocaine kingpin linked to Penn State fraternities is fighting for release on his own recognizance, with his lawyer arguing he’s clean, has no prior record, and even returned from Florida to surrender — plus he’ll stay with his parents and his passport is being held. The defense also challenges the assigned magistrate and seeks to delay the preliminary hearing until after October 14th, pending bail. Investigators say Abbatiello, 24, and Thomas Robinson were top suppliers in a sprawling operation tied to Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternities — part of a larger case charging 14 people. The defense is aggressively trying to weaken the prosecution’s grip before trial. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cb45d8c39011cce8