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4 Charged in Nebraska Fraternity Death Appear in Court

farmhouse-fraternityLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Four University of Nebraska-Lincoln fraternity members accused in the alcohol death of another member have appeared in court.

The four students charged with felony counts of procuring alcohol for a minor resulting in death appeared for a preliminary hearing Wednesday. Those charged are 22-year-old Vance Heyer, 22-year-old Cory Foland, 19-year-old Thomas Trueblood and 22-year-old Ross Reynolds.

Eighteen-year-old Clayton Real was found dead at the FarmHouse Fraternity house on Sept. 5. Documents show he died of acute alcohol intoxication, and his blood alcohol content was .365. Investigators say the four members purchased alcohol, brought it to a party and served it to underage attendees, including Real.

A judge is expected to rule March 31 on whether the charges will move to district court.

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