After news of the alleged Penn State fraternity coke ring broke earlier this week, individual complaints released by the Office of the Attorney General in Pennsylvania provide more specifics into each suspect’s alleged involvement.
Those 14 complaints detail an alleged hierarchy within the cocaine-trafficking operation, from accused suppliers and distributors to fraternity members allegedly tasked with weighing, packaging and delivering cocaine.
Alleged position: “Top of food chain” according to prosecutors.
He reportedly made the Dean’s list at the university and “had a passion for numbers and financial storytelling” the New York Post reports. He is facing numerous felony charges.
Alleged position: Downstream Logistics/Distribution
Robinson allegedly worked closely with Abbatiello and distributed cocaine from his frat to Penn State students, using Snapchat to sell to others. Detectives relied on confidential informants to bust the operation – an informant who purchased drugs from Robinson blew the operation open. He ultimately gave up his partner in crime – Abbatiello – once arrested.
According to court documents, he introduced Robinson to Abbatiello. Hurabi and Robinson initially split the cost on bulk cocaine purchases before Hurabi attempted to buy out of the partnership in late 2023. Despite stepping back from the bulk operation, he allegedly continued selling drugs to someone at another fraternity.
Alleged position: Business partner to Abbatiello and distributor
Zeepvat and Abbatiello were “close friends” investigators say. Court documents say, “Zeepvat explained that he was a cocaine user and when he first came to Penn State, he had a source for cocaine in Philadelphia.” He would use the source to obtain the drug.
Alleged position: Suspected of moving cocaine from New York City
Allegedly worked closely with Zeepvat to make trips to the city to pick the drug up and bring it back to the State College area. Abbatiello offered to pay Zanolla to do it. The duo reportedly made three trips to purchase cocaine for Abbatiello.
Connection: Father to Thomas Robinson, is accused of concealing said evidence by his alleged possession of a safe containing coke and cash from his son’s alleged dealings.
Documents say Brogno packaged and delivered cocaine at Robinson’s direction.
Facing misdemeanor charges for allegedly purchasing/delivering cocaine from Robinson and Huraibi.
Complaint alleges he purchased cocaine from Robinson and assisted with packaging and delivery.
Beardsley is facing misdemeanor drug charges for allegedly packaging cocaine and using a digital scale under Robinson’s direction.
Fraternity: Court filings do not explicitly specify a formal fraternity affiliation for Smith.
Smith reportedly bought cocaine from Abbatiello while the pair were roommates “on at least ten occasions” court documents say. He also helped to package the drug five different times. He is facing misdemeanor charges.
Weisman reportedly helped Robison by packaging coke in baggies and using a digital scale to weigh the drug. He is facing misdemeanor charges.
