Ex-fraternity pledge master jailed two months over Northern Arizona University hazing death
Carter Eslick, 20, was sentenced to two months in jail and three years' probation for a felony hazing charge over the January death of 18-year-old pledge Colin Daniel Martinez at Northern Arizona University.
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The story, neutrally told
Carter Eslick, 20, a former fraternity leader at Northern Arizona University, was sentenced to two months in jail and three years of supervised probation in Coconino County Superior Court. New York PostR “A former Northern Arizona University fraternity leader was sentenced to two months in jail Wednesday for his role in a hazing that led to the death of a pledge.” Read at New York Post ↗ The IndependentLC “Carter Eslick, 20, was also given three years of supervised probation during a Coconino County Superior Court hearing.” Read at The Independent ↗ He had admitted a felony hazing charge over the 31 January death of 18-year-old Colin Daniel Martinez at an off-campus house. New York PostR “Eslick had pleaded guilty to a felony hazing charge in the Jan. 31 death of Colin Daniel Martinez, 18, at an off-campus house.” Read at New York Post ↗ An autopsy found Martinez died of alcohol poisoning with a blood-alcohol content of 0.425%, more than five times the state's legal limit for drivers aged 21 and over. New York PostR “An autopsy found Martinez died of alcohol poisoning with a blood-alcohol content of 0.425%” Read at New York Post ↗ The IndependentLC “over five times the state’s legal limit for drivers aged 21 and over” Read at The Independent ↗
Court documents said Martinez was one of four Delta Tau Delta pledges who shared two bottles of vodka to ensure they vomited, and witnesses described checking his pulse and breathing and adjusting his sleeping position overnight. New York PostR “Martinez was among four Delta Tau Delta pledges who shared two bottles of vodka to ensure they vomited, according to court documents.” Read at New York Post ↗ The IndependentLC “Witnesses described checking his pulse and breathing and adjusting his sleeping position during the night to watch for alcohol poisoning.” Read at The Independent ↗ Eslick was the fraternity's pledge master at the time, responsible for welcoming new members. New York PostR “Eslick was the fraternity’s pledge master at the time and was responsible for welcoming new members.” Read at New York Post ↗ The Associated Press report says Eslick apologised to the family and took "full responsibility", that Martinez's parents appeared remotely and want accountability and reform in Greek life, and that Judge Stacy Krueger was troubled that no one spoke out. New York PostR “He apologized Wednesday to Martinez’s family and said he takes “full responsibility for the hand I played in that ritual.””“Judge Stacy Krueger said Eslick knew what he did was dangerous and was troubled that no one spoke out against it.” Read at New York Post ↗
County Attorney Ammon Barker said no sentence could undo the harm and hoped the case would encourage people to speak up and intervene against hazing. The IndependentLC “Coconino County Attorney Ammon Barker stated no sentence could undo the harm to Martinez's family.” Read at The Independent ↗ New York PostR “encourages them to speak up and intervene before another family experiences this kind of loss” Read at New York Post ↗ Probation conditions include creating and delivering 305 anti-hazing presentations and barring alcohol and drugs unless prescribed; he could face more jail time if he breaks them. New York PostR “Eslick could face additional jail time if he doesn’t meet the conditions of probation, which include creating and delivering 305 anti-hazing presentations” Read at New York Post ↗ The IndependentLC “Eslick can't use alcohol or drugs unless prescribed” Read at The Independent ↗ The university suspended the fraternity after the death, and the national organisation later closed the NAU chapter. New York PostR “The university suspended the fraternity after Martinez’s death, and the national organization later closed the NAU chapter.” Read at New York Post ↗ The IndependentLC “The university suspended the fraternity after Martinez’s death, and the national organization later closed the NAU chapter.” Read at The Independent ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on.
Left1 outlet
- Framing
- Reports the sentencing concisely, then widens to a broader fraternity-misconduct angle by adding a separate Cornell fraternity sexual assault lawsuit.
- Emphasis
- Court facts, the prosecutor's statement and probation terms; the wider scrutiny of fraternities.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not include Eslick's apology, the parents' remarks or the judge's comments carried in the AP report.
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“The spotlight remains on fraternities after a woman who filed a lawsuit saying she was sexually assaulted by seven men at a Cornell University fraternity house” — The Independent
Centre0 outlets
No centre outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- Straight AP sentencing report centred on the courtroom: the defendant's apology, the family's call for reform and the judge's remarks.
- Emphasis
- Human and courtroom detail: parents' remote appearance, Eslick's statement, Judge Krueger.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Has no wider context on other fraternity cases.
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“Martinez’s parents appeared remotely in court, still grieving their son, and said they want accountability and reform within Greek life” — New York Post
What every side reports
- Eslick, 20, was sentenced to two months in jail and three years of supervised probation.
- Martinez, 18, died on 31 January of alcohol poisoning with a blood-alcohol content of 0.425%.
- Eslick was the Delta Tau Delta pledge master and had admitted a felony hazing charge.
- Probation includes 305 anti-hazing presentations and no alcohol or drugs unless prescribed.
- The chapter was suspended, then closed by the national organisation.
Carter Eslick person
Eslick apologised to the family and said he takes full responsibility for his part; he accepted a guilty plea.
“said he takes “full responsibility for the hand I played in that ritual.”” — New York Post
Colin Daniel Martinez person
Martinez's parents, speaking in court, want accountability and reform within Greek life.
“said they want accountability and reform within Greek life” — New York Post
Northern Arizona University organisation
The university suspended the fraternity after the death.
“The university suspended the fraternity after Martinez’s death” — The Independent
Delta Tau Delta organisation
The national organisation closed the NAU chapter after the death.
“the national organization later closed the NAU chapter” — New York Post
Left1 article
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Ex-fraternity leader jailed after pledge died of vodka alcohol poisoning
Neutral Factual sentencing report that appends a separate Cornell fraternity assault case to frame ongoing scrutiny of fraternities.
Centre0 articles
No coverage yet.
Right1 article
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New York PostR · · via AP
Arizona university ex-fraternity leader gets jail time after pledge died of alcohol poisoning
Neutral AP wire copy focused on the sentencing hearing, with statements from the defendant, family and judge.
- 1 Oct 07:27 First The IndependentLC Ex-fraternity leader jailed after pledge died of vodka alcohol poisoning
- 1 Oct 08:40 +1h 14m New York PostR Arizona university ex-fraternity leader gets jail time after pledge died of alcohol poisoning via AP
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