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Grand Jury Report On Penn State Hazing Finds 'Indignities And Depravities'

The report was triggered by one deadly incident, but members of the grand jury said they felt obligated to report the broader issues they uncovered — including rampant, dangerous misconduct.

Updated at 3:15 p.m. ET with Penn State's response

A grand jury tasked with investigating broad issues of hazing at Penn State has issued a blistering report asserting that leaders at the university were well aware of pervasive misbehavior in the Greek system and failed to take action.

Penn State, responding in court, said the university has "shown an unwavering commitment to promoting safety and accountability," and that alcohol abuse at college is a "national problem," not a university-specific one.

, made public by the Centre County, Pa., District Attorney's Office, was released following the death of 19-year-old fraternity pledge Timothy

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