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13 charged in Florida university hazing death

MIAMI — Thirteen people were charged Wednesday in the hazing death of the leader of the Florida A&M University marching band, prosecutors said — an incident that cast a light on college hazing rituals. Drum major Robert Champion, 26, was beaten to death on November 19 in what was described…

Hazing death will prompt reforms: Florida governor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla (Reuters) – Florida Governor Rick Scott on Friday vowed an investigation to discover the truth about the apparent hazing death of a drum major that shocked an historically black college and its renowned marching band. Speaking to reporters, Scott said his office ordered Florida A&M University to postpone…