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Hazing has existed for over a century, but a recent string of tragic deaths among young men pledging university fraternities has brought increased attention to the tradition.
Adam Oakes was a 19-year-old freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University and an underground pledge at the now-expelled Delta Chi fraternity.
As part of a plea agreement, he received no jail time, 100 hours of community service and a requirement that he participate in four hazing prevention training sessions.
The family of Adam Oakes, 19, who died in February 2021 after he was forced to drink a whole bottle of Jack Daniels is launching an awareness campaign to the dangers of hazing.
Hazing victim Adam Oakes' father and cousin joined 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss his life and to raise awareness about hazing on college campuses.