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Lehrkamp had been on life support at one point, according to his family, but has since improved.
Police said he was treated for intoxication from a "mixture of controlled substances and alcohol," and Lehrkamp's friend Michael Sullins said he'd been beaten, bullied, had acid poured down his throat, peed on and been force-fed an entire handle of vodka.
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No arrests have yet been made: Interim Chief Jackson said the investigation is moving along and taking time, with evidence that's been collected sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Lab for analysis.
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- Potential charges: The case does not evidently meet Georgia's anti-hazing statutes, according to Jackson, because those are tailored for groups such as fraternities or other school organizations. It was initially classified in reports under "assault" but it's unclear how the case might actually be charged. Jackson said the department would be working with the local District Attorney's Office to formulate charges once the investigation is complete. Jackson said they want "enough probable cause to support a charge that's not only chargeable but prosecutable and it's winnable."
- Who could be charged: So far, no identities of any potential suspects - or even any classification of possible suspects - has been detailed by police. However, Jackson said they're "not taking anything off the table" when asked about possible charges for the owner(s) of the home where the alleged abuse occurred.
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- Some accused participants in the abuse have been misidentified: Jackson said there had been "misinformation" on social media about the case, and that it included the "misidentification of individuals that were not involved in this incident, which has had an effect on families in our local community." He asked people not to spread rumors because investigators follow all up on all leads that get submitted, a process that can result in them being "drawn from other assignments of critical information important to this investigation."
- The FBI is involved: The bureau's Atlanta office said in a statement: "We are assisting Glynn County Police in its investigation. The FBI is always willing to assist in investigations when local partners request our assistance whether that be in manpower, technical expertise, or whatever the specific situation requires." Jackson also mentioned the GBI, Glynn County Schools Police Department and local DA's Office are all also assisting.
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