Plea Deals Expected in 2012 Death of Palatine Man

Five former Northern Illinois University students are expected to plead out for their roles in the death of David Bogenberger, a 19-year-old Palatine resident who died after a night of heavy drinking at a Pi Kappa Alpha initiation event in November 2012, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

Bogenberger was a freshman at NIU and his heart stopped, causing his death.

“The five former students were charged with felony hazing in connection with the 19-year-old Palatine resident’s death,” The Tribune reported. “DeKalb County prosecutors did not return a phone call seeking comment, but Gary Bogenberger said this week that as part of their negotiated plea deals, the five wouldn’t be sentenced to jail time.”

The students reportedly are expected to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct.

Read more about the case in the Chicago Tribune.