Monday, July 23, 2012

Defendant in FAMU drum major's death talks

Rikki Wills faces felony charges

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - A man charged in the death of FAMU drum major Robert Champion is defending himself. Rikki Wills said Wednesday that he tried to protect Champion, his roommate, the night he died.

Wills, 24, said Champion had refused to go through the process known as "crossing bus C." He decided to go on Nov. 19, the night of his death.

Willis said that if the other drum majors had known, they would have been on the bus helping Champion. Instead, Willis said, it was only him.

“What the drum majors get on the bus to try to do is to try to help each other. Basically, I’m trying to stop him from getting as many hits,” said Wills. Wills said Champion was hit about 300 times. He said he broke his hand trying to pull another band member off Champion.



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