Michigan student charged in 'peanut butter hazing'

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A US student has been charged with smearing peanut butter in the face of an undergraduate who has a potentially deadly allergy.

Dale Merza, 20, is charged with misdemeanour hazing after the alleged attack last October on Andrew Seely, 19, at Central Michigan University.

Mr Seely, who was sleeping at the time of the incident, sought medical treatment for serous facial swelling.

The accused could get 93 days in jail and a $1,000 (£800) fine if convicted.

Mr Merza's legal representative told the Detroit Free Press his client, who was charged on Friday in Isabella County District Court, was innocent.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-39569664

If they knew about the allergy they should be being charged with attempted murder :( 😡 Poor kid :(
 
At the very least assault charges should be laid, followed by a hefty civil suit.
 
I'm with the attempted murder lobby, here. It can't possibly be a misdemeanour - it would only merit that level of charge if the victim wasn't allergic, but since the attacker knew he was, it is clear that serious harm was intended.
 
Grrrr. Throw the book at 'em. 😡
 
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