Parents react to VSU’s anti-hazing plan
The parents of a Virginia State University student who drowned in the Appomattox River last month are criticizing the university’s plan to stop hazing.
The parents of a Virginia State University student who drowned in the Appomattox River last month are criticizing the university’s plan to stop hazing.
VSU President Dr. Keith Miller said the university hopes to change attitudes about hazing.
CBS 6 reached out to the two women running for delegate in the 63rd district, which includes VSU, to ask them if they think the law should be changed.
Brandon Randleman has been convicted of misdemeanor hazing charges and his lawyer said he was pressured into signing a plea agreement.
Some VSU students are concerned without a cultural change when it comes to hazing, tragedy could strike again.
Two VSU students drowned in the rain-swollen Appomattox River while crossing it as the final stage of an initiation to the Men of Honor social group.
Police said the hazing ritual that led to the drowning of two Virginia State University students in the Appomattox River.
Police said their investigation began last November after someone tipped off Crime Solvers.
Twelve people now face manslaughter charges in the November 2011 death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion Jr.
Former VSU student sues Phi Beta Sigma over alleged hazing abuse that includes claims of hot sauce on gentials.
University of Virginia police are investigating allegations that members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, engaged in hazing practices over the summer.
The meeting between administrators and the police chief was in response to allegations of off-campus hazing by band members.