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First guilty plea entered in Penn State fraternity death

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A former Penn State University fraternity member on Wednesday entered the first guilty plea in the death of a pledge who was fatally injured after a night of heavy drinking and hazing.

Ryan Burke, 21, of Scranton, pleaded guilty Wednesday to all nine remaining charges he faced, including four misdemeano­rs alleging hazing. Other charges were previously dismissed or withdrawn.

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