Three Plead Guilty To EKU Fraternity Hazing

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Posted: 12:36 PM Jan 5, 2009
Last Updated: 6:22 PM Jan 5, 2009

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Three men accused of beating an Eastern Kentucky University student in a fraternity hazing ritual have pleaded guilty and agreed to serve home incarceration.

Thomas Barnes, Alonzo McGill and Gabriel McLaren pleaded guilty Monday to fourth-degree assault charges in Madison County District Court.

In plea agreements, McLaren got the harshest sentence of 100 days of home incarceration because he was in charge of the pledging process at Kappa Alpha Psi.

Barnes got the lightest recommended sentence of 30 days because he was the first to talk to police. McGill agreed to receive 70 days.

Brent Whiteside was prepared to face those he says beat him with paddles, canes and fists. Instead, he listened as there plea deals were announced. "I would have liked to see them spend some time in jail," Whitesaid said. He said he was happy it was all over, but admitted his life will never be the same. "Whenever I run into people, they associate me with this. I am never given a fair shot, but hopefully one day I will just be able to be Brent Whiteside."

The three men could have their records expunged if they comply with the terms of their sentencing agreement.

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Posted by: Oh BROTHER Location: KENTUCKY on Jan 8, 2009 at 10:17 AM
I really don't feel sorry for the guy. This didn't happen on one occassion, it happened on many. Yeah, they shouldn't have beat him so bad but he could have said no. I heard he had medical complications before he even got online so HE should have taken that into consideration. Even though it's not legal, he should have known what he was coming into.

Posted by: KENTUCKY GIRL Location: LEXINGTON on Jan 6, 2009 at 10:42 AM
WHY ARE THESE YOUNG MEN NOT IN JAIL ? TO ANN : WHAT DIFFERENCE DOSE IT MAKE AS TO HOW MANY OF THESE GUYS WERE WHITE ? A CRIME WAS DONE AND THESE YOUNG MEN NEED TO BE IN JAIL AND NOT SATTING AT HOME THINKING ABOUT THE NEXT PERSON THEY CAN HURT OR NEXT TIME KILL. THIS YOUNG MAN SHOULD FILE A CIVIL SUIT AND ASK THAT IT BE MOVED TO ANOTHER CITY AND GET A BETTER LAWYER SOMEONE WHO CAN AND WILL HELP YOU TO COME OUT ON TOP OF THIS. GOOD LUCK YOUNG MAN AND I HOPE THAT YOUR LIFE CAN AND WILL BE BLESSED.

Posted by: Shiro Location: Floyd County on Jan 6, 2009 at 09:00 AM
This is so not right,maybe all fraternities need to be closed down.This happens at all college's,and fraternities are getting a bad name.We want our children safe in what college's they go to.Something really needs to be done.And a pat on the back is not the answer.This young man had life threating injuries and deserved justice from the court.

Posted by: Ann Location: Prestonsburg on Jan 6, 2009 at 06:57 AM
How many of the criminals were white? I would highly suggest a civil suit.

Posted by: Fred Location: McRoberts, Ky. on Jan 5, 2009 at 05:53 PM
These students intentionally inflicted serious injury to this young man. These injuries resulted in hopitalization, dialysis, and renal damage. The judge that agreed to a plea of two or three months at home for those responsible and then all records punged should never be allowed to sit on the bench and judge.

Posted by: sierra Location: richmond on Jan 5, 2009 at 02:01 PM
Why aren't these guys in jail? If you beat someone so badly that you cause kidney failure then you are a violent criminal. I would consider these three a danger to others. Why would'nt the prosecuter do the same?

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