Cleveland man faces manslaughter, hazing, other charges in Bowling Green State University studentâs death
Stone Foltz, 20, died after an alleged hazing incident at an off-campus event. (Source: WTVG)
By 19 News Digital Team | April 29, 2021 at 3:55 PM EDT - Updated April 29 at 3:55 PM
According to the Wood County Prosecutor, at least eight people now face charges ranging from first-degree felony manslaughter to reckless homicide and hazing to obstructing official business, but prosecutor Paul Dodson said that other charges could still come as a result of the investigation.
Speaking at a press conference Thursday afternoon, Dodson described the events leading up to Stoneâs death as a new member initiation where mentors -- or Bigs -- are revealed to new members -- or Littles. Littles, who were almost all underage, were then allegedly given a 750ml -- often referred to as a fifth -- of high alcohol content liquor and instructed to drink the entire thing at the event. Stone allegedly consumed all, or nearly all, of his bottle.