# No Charges in Lucas Mattson’s Death | Detroit News

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Podcast: [Detroit News Today  | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/detroit-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476185)
Published: 2026-07-04T00:53:24+00:00
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In a heartbreaking case that shook the University of Michigan community, prosecutors have declined to press criminal charges in the death of 19-year-old Lucas Mattson, who died from hypothermia after being found outside in freezing temperatures while intoxicated. Though alcohol poisoning was a contributing factor, authorities couldn’t pursue charges because both Lucas and the fraternity member who gave him alcohol were minors — making it impossible to prove someone sold or supplied alcohol to a minor. The university and Delta Chi fraternity are now under scrutiny, with the university launching an internal review and the family preparing to seek justice through civil litigation. Lucas’s tragic death underscores the deadly risks of alcohol and cold exposure — especially for young adults. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2104db4624bd723b

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