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3 frat boys avoid jail in hazing incident

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Three fraternity brothers accused in the beating of a prospective member during a hazing incident avoided prison yesterday by pleading no contest to a lesser charge.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Three fraternity brothers accused in the beating of a prospective member during a hazing incident avoided prison yesterday by pleading no contest to a lesser charge.

Each received probation, including 30 days in a sheriff's work camp, after entering the pleas to misdemeanor hazing.

Marcus Jones, 20, of Decatur, Ga., was struck on the bottom with wooden canes and in the head with fists and boxing gloves during initiation rites last year. *

- Associated Press