Hank Nuwer, Author; Hazing Deaths Database

Hank Nuwer on the death of Robert Champion in band hazing at FAMU

Here is a photo (with story) of Charles Strout who suffered a serious eye injury when allegedly someone in a patrolling hazing party threw a chunk of coal through his window. The father sued those he believed responsible. The article in the New York Times ran 130 years ago today.

Here is the story link.  Reporters have been pursuing reports that Champion may have been targetted by peers for dropping baton at halftime of last band performance. http://www.ajc.com/news/lawsuits-planned-in-famu-1241148.html

Here is the story link.

Dr. White’s attorney condemns FAMU for not preventing a death based on evidence the band director had provided in days prior to Mr. Champion’s death.