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FAMU Suspends Another Student Group Over Hazing Allegation

Korva Coleman — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:08:00 +0000

Florida A&M University, which is dealing with the deadly effects of hazing, has suspended another student group over new allegations of cruel treatment.

New Documents Describe Brutal Hazing That Killed FAMU Drum Major

Eyder Peralta — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:18:00 +0000

Robert Champion agreed to go into Bus C because he was vying for the top job at Florida A&M University's Marching 100 band and thought it would impress his band mates.

But that hazing ritual — a relentless, brutal beating — would cost him his life. That's the picture painted by a cache of new documents released today in Florida.

The New York Times reports:

"Hours after performing at the Florida Classic, a football game in Orlando, Mr.

FAMU Band Will Remain Suspended Another Year

Eyder Peralta — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:15:00 +0000

The president of Florida A&M University said his school's Marching 100 band — which has been marred by a hazing scandal — will remain suspended through the 2012-2013 school year.

The Orlando Sentinel reports James Ammons informed the board of his decision during a teleconference today. The Sentinel adds:

"Eleven band members were charged in Champion's death earlier this month.

Florida's Top University Official Asks FAMU To Keep Band Suspended

Eyder Peralta — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:41:00 +0000

The fallout from the hazing scandal at Florida A&M University continued today: First there was news that after 40 years, the band director was stepping down and then there was news that Florida's top university official asked the university to keep the Marching 100 band off the field.

The AP reports that State University System Chancellor Frank Brogan sent a letter to FAMU President James Ammons asking him to extend t

As FAMU Fallout Deepens, Ga. District Halts Band Activity

Eyder Peralta — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:17:00 +0000

A Georgia school system has suspended all marching band activities after it launched an investigation spurred by the alleged hazing at Florida A&M University.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Dekalb County School System spokesman said they made the decision after uncovering "documented evidence of inappropriate activity that took place over the summer." The AJC adds:

"He said in an interview that officials started asking questions at Southwest DeKalb High School becau