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    May 10, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  1. 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: Prosecution, Leon County (Florida), Crimes, Death and Dying Customs, Orange County (Florida)

    2. May 2, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  2. 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: Laws, Health and Safety at School, Colleges and Universities, Orange County (Florida), Robert Champion

    3. Dec 5, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

  3. Deadline is tomorrow to give input for FAMU presidential search

    Sentinel School Zone - Orlando Sentinel
    Tomorrow's the deadline to fill out an online survey to help officials at FAMU pick a new president. The public has until 5 p.m. tomorrow to complete the survey, which asks for input on such things as what personality traits the university's next chief...
    4. Dec 28, 2012 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  4. State report blasts FAMU's effort to fight hazing before Champion's death

    FAMU lacked the internal controls needed to identify and fight hazing before the beating death of drum major Robert Champion in Orlando a year ago, according to a long-awaited investigative report released Friday afternoon.
    FAMU lacked the internal controls needed to identify and fight hazing before the beating death of drum major Robert Champion in Orlando a year ago, according to a long-awaited investigative report released Friday afternoon. The sharply critical report...

    Tags: Politics, Colleges and Universities, Robert Champion, Frank Brogan, Hazing

    5. Nov 19, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Memorial to mark one year since FAMU hazing death

    A year ago, Robert Champion was poised to move up in the hierarchy and become the lead drum major for Florida A&M University’s celebrated Marching 100 band.  Champion wanted to go through the hazing rituals that were the stepping stones to success and part of the famed musical group’s culture, band mates told investigators.
    A year ago, Robert Champion was poised to move up in the hierarchy and become the lead drum major for Florida A&M University’s celebrated Marching 100 band.  Champion wanted to go through the hazing rituals that were the stepping stones to success...

    Tags: Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Daytona Beach, Human Interest, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida Legislature

    6. Aug 21, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

  6. FAMU officials to meet tomorrow to discuss graduation rates, presidential search

    Sentinel School Zone - Orlando Sentinel
    FAMU leaders have a half day of meetings planned for Wednesday, when they will discuss the university's upcoming presidential search and FAMU's new plan for raising graduation rates and making other improvements. The board of trustees is scheduled to hold...
    7. Aug 22, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

  7. FAMU appoints longtime dean as its interim provost

    Sentinel School Zone - Orlando Sentinel
    Last week, FAMU trustees appointed the university's provost, Larry Robinson, to fill in as president while FAMU seeks a permanent replacement for embattled former President James Ammons. Yesterday afternoon, Robinson announced that he has chosen an...
    8. Aug 14, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

  8. Who will be FAMU’s long-term interim president?

    Sentinel School Zone - Orlando Sentinel
    Trustees at Florida A&M University will meet tomorrow to choose an interim president to fill in while they look for a permanent replacement for former president James Ammons. But, apparently, few people are interested in the post left by Ammons. He...
    9. Jul 15, 2012 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  9. FAMU alumni group says it wants to be involved in hiring of new president

    Florida A&M University's alumni association president says he wants to see the group involved in the school's process of hiring and transitioning to a new president in the coming months.
    Florida A&M University's alumni association president says he wants to see the group involved in the school's process of hiring and transitioning to a new president in the coming months. Tommy Mitchell, the group's president, said members want to monitor...

    Tags: Human Interest, Health and Safety at School, Orlando, Robert Champion, Trials

    10. Jul 19, 2012 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  10. Defendant, Champion friend: Hazing was all about earning 'respect'

    Fellow drum majors called him "The Example."
    Fellow drum majors called him "The Example." Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion, hazed to death on a parked charter bus in Orlando last fall, was the first to arrive for practice, the last to leave. He cared deeply about the world-famous...

    Tags: Florida Citrus Bowl, Grammy Awards, Example (music group), Health and Safety at School, Court Preliminary

    11. Jul 17, 2012 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. Tuesday Morning Reads: Defense lawyers, Jennifer Carroll and FAMU

    Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando Sentinel
    TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Tuesday. Here are the top stories we're reading this morning. * FAMU President James Ammons will step down immediately, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Ammons originally said he would leave in October, but some...
    12. Jun 1, 2012 |Column| Orlando Sentinel

  12. FAMU is another case of circling the wagons

    On Nov. 5, former Penn State University defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was charged with 40 counts of molesting eight boys over a 15-year span. That included an alleged rape in a campus shower.
    On Nov. 5, former Penn State University defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky was charged with 40 counts of molesting eight boys over a 15-year span. That included an alleged rape in a campus shower. Four days after Sandusky's arrest, university...

    Tags: Mark Twain, Sports, FBI, Football, Robert Champion

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