Reed College freshman ODs.

mini
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:37:37 +0000

“that is a shame, but imo nobody is criminally responsible for the death.”

Depends. Operating a criminal premises… If the college knows (as it obviously does through its surveys) that criminal behavior takes place on its premises and does not take steps to stop it, they could be charged with criminal negligence. Not likely, of course, but it is within the realm of possibility.

(They will certainly be sued civilly - and, as in all such cases, it will be settled out of court by the college’s insurer for a hefty settlement, and we will never hear about it.)