Lawyer vs. Drug Ring Fallout | Philadelphia News

A top Penn State lawyer, Paul Robinson, faces felony charges for allegedly hiding evidence tied to a major student drug ring—including his own son, Thomas. The scandal erupted after Thomas’s arrest in December 2024 for manufacturing and distributing drugs, linked to two fraternities and traced back to Venmo transactions. Robinson’s defense, led by Michael DeRiso, argues he’s a devoted father acting out of love, not malice, and seeks to prove his innocence while protecting his legal career. With a preliminary hearing set for September 2nd, the case hinges on whether Robinson’s actions were criminal or simply misguided—amid mounting pressure and public scrutiny. 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/09361f2e0136edf1