August 13, 1999

National Fraternity Told to Pay Nearly $1-Million in Beating of Pledge

A state jury has ordered a national fraternity to pay nearly $1-million to a University of Louisville student who was badly beaten during a hazing ritual.

Last month the jury awarded Shawn A. Blackston $931,428 in his case against Omega Psi Phi fraternity, a historically black organization. He was granted $750,000 in punitive damages and $181,428 for medical expenses, lost wages, and mental and physical suffering.

Mr. Blackston

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