<p>Three members of the Penn wrestling team were arrested Nov. 16 in connection with an aggravated assault allegedly committed Oct. 3.</p>
<p>The three students seniors Matt Dragon, Cesar Grajales and Roger Rollie Peterkin were each charged with four counts, including aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person and other related offenses.</p>
<p>Although the incident took place in October, Dragon, Grajales and Peterkin were not arrested until last week because the District Attorneys Office was still investigating the case, according to Division of Public Safety spokeswoman Stef Cella.</p>
<p>The three students posted bail Nov. 17 and are scheduled for a preliminary hearing today at 8 a.m.</p>
<p>This is some serious stuff. There is a pattern of aggressive behavior with this team and this is the unfortunate culmination. I know at least one of these boys (probably all since the wrestlers are very well-connected) had a nice NYC finance job lined up for post-graduation. Depending on how this all resolves, that might be gone.</p>
<p>They are very, very good wrestlers. Penn’s wrestling program is very important to Penn. I am very well acquainted with one of them. He is very bright with good grades and scores. Obviously, seriously lacking in judgment. I guess the real question isn’t how they got in, but whether they are going to get OUT!</p>
<p>MomofWildChild: I really appreciate your honest appraisals of Penn. It’s very refreshing in comparison to so many parents here who appear to be so invested in covering for their S/D’s school.</p>
<p>Thanks. I think Penn has many, many strengths and, ultimately, it has been a good place for my kid. It certainly isn’t perfect, and I think a lot of kids (and parents) are blinded by the Ivy-or-bust mentality and overlook some things that might otherwise be deal-breakers.</p>