Penn State frat cocaine case links father, son to prior legal troubles

A Pittsburgh attorney, Paul Robinson, and his son Thomas, identified as “T-Rob,” have been charged with multiple felonies related to an alleged cocaine operation at Penn State’s Delta Upsilon fraternity house. Both men had earlier legal issues: Paul was cited for a DUI in 2024 with a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, and Thomas was convicted of vandalism after defacing campus property in the fall of 2024, paying a $480 fine.

In December 2024, Thomas also faced drug-dealing allegations, which his father referenced in a now-deleted Facebook post defending his son. The latest indictment accuses Paul of tampering, hindering apprehension, concealing evidence and obstructing the investigation, alleging he hid a safe containing cocaine and cash. His lawyer, Michael DeRiso, argues the senior Robinson was unaware of the contents, saying he received the safe while cleaning his son’s room after the arrest. The case adds to the Robinsons’ history of encounters with the legal system.