UNC Track, Cross Country Athletes Face Alcohol-Related Charges

Posted Mar 2, 2006

Three UNC athletes who hosted the party -- 23-year-old Jesse McLaughlin Rappole, 21-year-old Robert Robertson and 21-year-old Matthew Scott Gibby -- were charged with sale of alcohol to a minor and aiding and abetting underage alcohol use. Brianna Felnagle was charged with underage drinking and resisting arrest after authorities saw her dropping an alcoholic beverage at the party. (WRAL.com)

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