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31-05-2025
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Bond set for person allegedly involved in Caleb Wilson hazing death
The post Bond set for person allegedly involved in Caleb Wilson hazing death appeared first on ClutchPoints. A Baton Rouge district judge has officially set the bond conditions for Caleb McCray, a key suspect in the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. McCray faces the most severe charges in the case, including criminal hazing and manslaughter. During the bond hearing in March, the court set McCray's bond at $75,000 for the manslaughter charge and $25,000 for criminal hazing. Manslaughter, the most serious charge, carries a potential sentence of up to 40 years in prison if McCray is convicted. The judge also imposed specific conditions on McCray's bond. He is required to use a phone tracker instead of the traditional ankle monitor. Additionally, McCray is ordered to have no contact with any co-defendants involved in the case. Two other individuals, Kyle Thurman and Isaiah Smith, are also facing charges related to the incident but were charged with misdemeanor hazing, a lesser offense compared to the charges against McCray. In February, Southern University student Caleb Wilson collapsed and died in an off-campus fraternity ritual for membership in the Omega Psi Phi fraternity chapter on Southern's campus. Information gathered after Wilson's death in late February revealed that members of Omega Psi Phi at Southern University misled police about where Wilson's death occurred during the ritual. Initially, they claimed Wilson and other pledges were at a park when the incident happened. However, sources now reveal the pledges were actually in a warehouse in Baton Rouge at the time. According to a March report by WBRZ, based on information from a source, an unsanctioned event required pledges to stand in a single-file line. Each pledge was punched with a boxing glove before running to the back of the line, repeating the process for everyone. After being punched, Wilson ran to the back of the line but collapsed and began having seizures. The pledges reportedly did not have access to their phones, and it's unclear if those overseeing the ritual had theirs. No 911 call was made. According to WBRZ's source, 15 minutes passed before Wilson was placed in a car and taken to Baton Rouge General, where he was pronounced dead. In early March, McCray was charged with criminal hazing and manslaughter. His bond is set at $75,000 for the manslaughter charge and $25,000 for the hazing charge.
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07-03-2025
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Arrest made in connection with the death of Southern University student who died after an alleged hazing ritual
Caleb McCray, a graduate of Southern University and member of Omega Psi Phi , was arrested in connection with the death of Wilson on February 27. An arrest has been made in connection with the death of Caleb Wilson, a former 20-year-old college student at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., who died after an alleged fraternity hazing incident. Sources confirmed to local news outlet WAFB 9 that the Baton Rouge Police Department has arrested Caleb McCray, a graduate of Southern University and member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity, and charged him with criminal hazing and manslaughter. According to WAFB, the Baton Rouge police department planned a press conference to discuss the developing situation at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 7. McCray's arrest comes after Wilson, a junior mechanical engineering student and member of the marching band at Southern University, died on February 27 after he allegedly took part in a hazing ritual while pledging the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. Initial reports to the authorities about the incident claimed the college student was standing in a line in a park when he collapsed. However, days later, sources claimed the first story was fabricated and that Wilson had been punched in the chest before he collapsed and started seizing. The location also changed from a park to a warehouse. It's further alleged that members of the fraternity met after Wilson was taken to the hospital to come up with a cover story for the incident. In response to the updated claims, Southern University released a statement offering support to Wilson's loved ones, condemning the unsanctioned practice, and announcing an internal investigation. 'Hazing is a violation of the University's rules and regulations as well as Louisiana law, and it will not be tolerated in any form at Southern University.' 'Southern University and A&M College continues to hold in our thoughts the family and loved ones of Caleb Wilson. We are deeply saddened by the reports of actions that led to his unfortunate and unnecessary loss of life,' the statement began, adding that the university is conducting an internal investigation. 'Once the investigation is complete, we will take appropriate action. The University has implemented a ban on membership intake for all student organizations that remains in effect until further notice,' the statement continued. 'Hazing is a violation of the University's rules and regulations as well as Louisiana law, and it will not be tolerated in any form at Southern University.' News of the arrest also arrives just days after Wilson was honored and remembered at two separate vigils held at Southern University and at his home church, Pilgrim Baptist, in Kenner, La. During the vigil at the school, which gathered hundreds, John K. Pierre, the university's chancellor, said Caleb was 'young, gifted, bright, and a great soul.' More must-reads: Why should America worry about Trump? Try the price of eggs, say some Democrats U.S. economy likely generated a solid 160,000 jobs last month, but Trump's trade wars cloud outlook Roy Ayers dies at 84—here are five essential songs from the 'Everybody Loves the Sunshine' music legend
