Florida A&M President Resigns Over Hazing Death [Breaking News]

President James Ammons resigns months after being voted by board of trustees to stay on.

Almost eight months after the hazing death of Florida A&M University student Robert Champion, the president of the university has resigned.

FAMU President James Ammons quit his position in a letter to the university governing board Wednesday, according to Reuters.

The parents of Champion were reportedly prepared to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the historically black university in the coming days. Just a few months ago, Ammons was voted by the school's board of trustees to stay in office.

Many will speculate this is one of the main reasons for Ammons' resignation.

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26-year-old Robert Champion died aboard a charter bus making its way to a football game and band competition.

13 people have been arrested in connection with the incident and 11 have been charged with a third-degree felony for "hazing with death." Two others face a misdemeanor charge.

Champion was part of the famed FAMU "Marching 100" band.

We will update you with further details as they are available on this breaking story.

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