Suspects in the Florida A&M University band member Robert Champion hazing homicide case are expected to be charged. At least five separate cases reportedly have been prepared.

FAMU Board of Trustees voted not to suspend president Dr. James Ammons, despite strong opposition from Gov. Rick Scott.

Julian White, fired band director of Florida A&M’s “Marching 100,” said his warnings on hazing were ignored by university leaders. White, 71, said he has been made the scapegoat for the death of Robert Champion, a FAMU band member who died on Nov. 19.

Hazing is an initiation process, which involves the harassment, abuse or humiliation of another person. Hazing has been linked to athletics, fraternities and sororities, as well as band membership. Many proponents of this ritual say hazing bonds those to the particular organization they are seeking membership in. But in Robert Champion’s case, this has led to his early demise.