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FAMU hazing death case of Robert Champion turned over to prosecutors

FAMU hazing death was retaliation: parents
Florida A&M "Marching 100" drum major Robert Champion during a performance at Bragg Memorial Stadium on Oct. 8, 2011 in Tallahassee, Florida. AP Photo/Don Juan Moore

(CBS/AP) ORLANDO, Fla. - Detectives have turned over the evidence in their investigation into the alleged hazing death of a Florida A&M marching band member to prosecutors.

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According to CBS affiliate WKMG, the Ninth Circuit State Attorney's office reported that it had received a case package from the Orange County Sheriff's Office involving the investigation of the death of drum major Robert Champion on Nov. 19, 2011.

Authorities have said the 26-year-old student died from shock caused by severe bleeding after a hazing ritual on a bus outside an Orlando hotel where the band was staying.

While several band members have been charged with hazing-related crimes since Champion's death, no charges have been filed involving his case. Prosecutors won't say if or when they plan to file charges.

Complete Coverage of the FAMU hazing death case on Crimesider

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