FAMU police investigating alleged band fraternity hazing

During a teleconference with university trustees, FAMU President James H. Ammons confirmed that the institution’s Department of Public Safety is investigating a possible hazing incident involving the campus’ Kappa Kappa Psi chapter. Kappa Kappa Psi is a national band fraternity.

The alleged hazing occurred off-campus. Former Director of Bands Julian E. White learned about it on Nov. 21 and informed FAMU police the next day.

Kappa Kappa Psi is an official student organization at FAMU. The university has also launched probes into suspected hazing rituals within unauthorized band-related groups such as the Red Dawg Order and Clones that have led to arrests.

The Marching 100 remains on suspension following a Nov. 19 hazing incident that led to the death of drum major Robert D. Champion.