(Eagle News)– The University of Sto. Tomas has ordered the expulsion of eight civil law students for their alleged roles in the death of UST law freshman Horacio Castillo III in September last year.
In a university statement published in The Varsitarian, UST said the expulsion took place after the committee tasked to investigate his death found them guilty of violating the Code of Conduct and Discipline..”
The committee formed on Sept. 19, 2017 was composed of six administrators and a representative from the Central Student Council, the statement said.
UST did not identify the eight expelled students.
“The university reiterates its commitment to ferret out the truth, determine liability, and impose the appropriate sanctions,” UST said.
“…UST has always been one with the Castillo family in the steadfast call for everyone to pray and work together to achieve justice for Horacio and for truth to prevail,” it added.
Several individuals affiliated with the Aegis Juris fraternity have been charged in connection with Castillo’s death.
Castillo was believed to have died from injuries sustained during the fraternity’s hazing rites.
