Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Charges coming today in FAMU hazing death

A press conference is planned at 2 p.m. ET.  10 News will stream the press conference live.   Click here to watch News 10 live video player broadcast.

ORLANDO, Florida -- Several people could soon face charges in the death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion. After five months of investigations, the announcement will come at a press conference at 2 p.m. Wednesday.

There were a lot of people who were possibly involved in the hazing that was happening within the marching band. Investigators interviewed more than 50 people. Champion, 26, died in November after he was beaten while on a charter bus after the Florida Classic football game in Orlando.


12/21/11 Video on Robert Champion's Complete Autopsy Report

His death has brought attention to other hazing incidents at the university. Some have called it a "hazing epidemic." The band's longtime director, Julian White, has been on paid leave since the incident.

Meanwhile, two music teachers have resigned after learning they would be fired.

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