Hank Nuwer, Author; Hazing Deaths Database

This is a site that says it is trying to shine light on past hazing incidents. http://famuhazing.wordpress.com/

The alumni plan to voice their concerns and/or support if Florida A & M in the aftermath of the death by blunt force of Mr. Robert Champion, a band member.

Sunday update: An arrest has been made.

Here is the link to the video news story

Excerpt:

According to police, the victim, a 14-year-old was sexually assaulted by five other students; it’s described as “a strong-arm sodomy using a blunt object such as a hammer or club.”

Students told ABC-57 News the six boys were on the wrestling team, the sexual assault was a prank, a form of hazing.

At the request of Mrs. Mason, the pledges each pay a $1,000 fine and avoid jail.

Brutal injuries and shock caused death of Robert Champion