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    Mar 4, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. 12 charged with manslaughter in Florida A&M band hazing

    Florida prosecutors have beefed up the charges against former Florida A&M University marching band members accused of hazing a drum major to death.
    Florida prosecutors have beefed up the charges against former Florida A&M University marching band members accused of hazing a drum major to death. Twelve defendants were charged with manslaughter Monday in the case involving the death of Robert...

    Tags: Crimes, Lawyers, Hazing, Murder, Trials

    2. Nov 28, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Florida college wants civil case dismissed in student hazing death

    A Florida judge said he probably will rule by the end of next week on a motion to throw out the civil suit by the family of Robert Champion, the drum major who was killed during a hazing incident involving members of Florida A&M University’s famed Marching 100 band.
    A Florida judge said he probably will rule by the end of next week on a motion to throw out the civil suit by the family of Robert Champion, the drum major who was killed during a hazing incident involving members of Florida A&M University’s famed...

    Tags: Health and Safety at School, Hazing, WikiLeaks, Colleges and Universities, Trials

    3. May 21, 2013 |Story| Associated Press

  3. No arraignment for final suspect in hazing of FAMU drum major after written not guilty plea

    ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The attorney for the last of the suspects charged in the death of a Florida A&M University drum major during a hazing ritual says his client won't have to appear for an arraignment because he already entered a written not guilty...

    Tags: Court Preliminary, Hazing, Lawyers, Prosecution, Trials

    4. May 21, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  4. Champions slam FAMU's priorities, hiring of new band director

    The parents of the FAMU drum major who was hazed to death said Tuesday that the university "needs to get its priorities straight" before the famous marching band can perform again.
    The parents of the FAMU drum major who was hazed to death said Tuesday that the university "needs to get its priorities straight" before the famous marching band can perform again. In an interview with the Orlando Sentinel, Robert and Pamela Champion...

    Tags: Lawyers, Hazing, Ohio University, Death and Dying Customs, Culture

    5. May 16, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  5. Cannon's lobbying firm banks $755k in first full quarter

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- Former House Speaker Dean Cannon appears to have landed on his feet quite comfortably in his return to the lobbying world. The Winter Park Republican, who along with former House Speaker Larry Cretul launched his lobbying firm Capitol...

    Tags: Winter Park, Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, Florida Legislature, Amusement and Theme Parks, Government

    6. May 10, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  6. Former FAMU student Rikki Wills pleads no contest in hazing case

    Former FAMU drum major Rikki Wills, who insists that he tried to shield his college roommate Robert Champion from a brutal hazing in Orlando in 2011, pleaded no contest today to felony hazing resulting in death.
    Former FAMU drum major Rikki Wills, who insists that he tried to shield his college roommate Robert Champion from a brutal hazing in Orlando in 2011, pleaded no contest today to felony hazing resulting in death. Wills, 25, will not be sentenced until...

    Tags: Crimes, Lawyers, Hazing, Trials, Death and Dying Customs

    7. May 7, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  7. FAMU names Sylvester Young as new marching band director

    Sylvester Young, a former music professor at Ohio University, has been selected as FAMU's new marching band director.
    Sylvester Young, a former music professor at Ohio University, has been selected as FAMU's new marching band director. Officials at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee announced early last month that they were interviewing two people for the job of...

    Tags: DeKalb, Hazing, Florida Classic, Colleges and Universities, Ohio University

    8. May 3, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  8. Trial set for May 13 in deadly FAMU hazing

    Former FAMU drum major Rikki Wills rejected a plea deal Friday in the fatal hazing of his roommate Robert Champion and is set to become the first ex-band member to go to trial in the case.
    Former FAMU drum major Rikki Wills rejected a plea deal Friday in the fatal hazing of his roommate Robert Champion and is set to become the first ex-band member to go to trial in the case. Wills, 24, did not appear in court with Orlando attorney Bill...

    Tags: Lawyers, Hazing, Trials, Human Interest, Judges

    9. May 2, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  9. Judge won't throw out hazing lawsuit against FAMU

    An Orange County judge, rejecting FAMU's argument that drum major Robert Champion should be viewed as a voluntary "participant" in the illegal hazing that killed him, will not throw out a wrongful-death lawsuit against the university.
    An Orange County judge, rejecting FAMU's argument that drum major Robert Champion should be viewed as a voluntary "participant" in the illegal hazing that killed him, will not throw out a wrongful-death lawsuit against the university. Circuit Judge...

    Tags: Lawyers, Hazing, Litigation, Trials, Human Interest

    10. May 1, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  10. Rosen Plaza sued for the hazing death of FAMU drum major

    The Rosen Plaza hotel has been added as a defendant in the wrongful-death lawsuit of FAMU drum major Robert Champion, who was beaten to death in a hazing ritual on a bus in the Orlando resort's parking lot.
    The Rosen Plaza hotel has been added as a defendant in the wrongful-death lawsuit of FAMU drum major Robert Champion, who was beaten to death in a hazing ritual on a bus in the Orlando resort's parking lot. The Champion family's lawyer claims that Rosen'...

    Tags: Hazing, Litigation, Florida Classic, Trials, Laws

    11. Mar 27, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. Lorne Michaels, 'Doctor Who,' Robin Roberts report receive Peabody Awards

    ABC's Robin Roberts has received the prestigious Peabody Award for sharing her health story in frank and detailed terms.
    Staff writer
    ABC's Robin Roberts has received the prestigious Peabody Award for sharing her health story in frank and detailed terms. The citation to her "Robin's Journey" reporting reads: "By allowing her network to document and build a public service campaign...

    Tags: CNN (tv network), Lorne Michaels, Scott Pelley, Saturday Night Live (tv program), Bryant Gumbel

    12. Mar 12, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  12. Sentinel wins national award for FAMU hazing stories

    The Orlando Sentinel has earned a first-place award from the Education Writers Association of America for a series of stories about the hazing death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion.
    The Orlando Sentinel has earned a first-place award from the Education Writers Association of America for a series of stories about the hazing death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion. Denise-Marie Ordway, Jeff Kunerth, Steve Hudak and...
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Robert Champion Photos
Former FAMU drum major Rikki Wills, with his family, in...
(May 10, 2013)
FAMU band plea deal
Former FAMU drum major Rikki Wills, with his attorney B...
(May 10, 2013)
FAMU band hazing plea deal
Former FAMU percussionist Caleb Jackson,who has been in...
(April 16, 2013)
FAMU Hazing Case
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