Agostino Abbatiello, a former Penn State University student accused of running a cocaine trafficking operation involving two fraternities, has been released on bail after a court hearing in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. A judge set his bail at $250,000, despite prosecutors' claims that Abbatiello had threatened witnesses. Abbatiello, who called himself “the Godfather” during the hearing, is now under conditions that include a ban on contacting witnesses and a requirement to live with his parents in Westbury, New York. His attorney, Philip Masorti, expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, and Abbatiello was released from jail late Wednesday evening. Abbatiello is among 14 individuals, mostly college students, charged in connection with the drug ring. He, along with Thomas Robinson, Mohammed Hurabi, and Lars Zeepvat, face the most serious charges, including operating a corrupt organization, conspiracy, and dealing in proceeds from illegal activities. Abbatiello and Robinson were the main suppliers of the operation, which ran from 2023 to 2024. They allegedly made regular trips to Philadelphia and New York to obtain large quantities of cocaine, which was then cut and packaged primarily at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternity houses before being sold to Penn State students. Abbatiello was a member of Sigma Chi, and Robinson was a member of Delta Upsilon, both of which he attended until 2024. Prosecutors claim that the process of cutting and packaging cocaine was used to indoctrinate some fraternity pledges. Zeepvat, who allegedly sold cocaine for Abbatiello, said he did so “for money and popularity.” Robinson testified that he and Hurabi began buying drugs from Abbatiello in August 2023, arranging their interactions through the messaging app Snapchat. They allegedly continued purchasing and selling cocaine until at least November 2024, with the last purchase costing $22,000. Robinson stated they primarily bought drugs through Abbatiello and sold them to members of his fraternity, and he also recruited other students, including Zeepvat, to help sell the drugs. Paul Robinson, the father of Thomas Robinson and a well-known Pittsburgh attorney, was also among the 14 individuals charged in the case. He faces charges of tampering with evidence and obstructing the investigation. The Independent has contacted Masorti for further comment, but no response has been received yet. The case has drawn attention due to the involvement of college students and fraternities in organized drug trafficking, raising concerns about drug use and illegal activities on university campuses.