Investigators: Possible employee fraud and misconduct uncovered at FAMU in band probe

(CBS/AP) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Authorities investigating the death of Florida A&M University drum major Robert Champion say they have uncovered possible employee fraud and misconduct at the school.

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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement sent letters on Tuesday to the head of the FAMU board and the head of the state university system, telling them investigators had uncovered potential violations of law as part of the probe into what is believed to be the hazing death of Champion, a Marching 100 band member.

A Florida law enforcement spokesman said the investigation into potential fraud and misconduct would be handled separately from Champion's death on Nov. 19 after a marching band performance at a football game.

The letter from the law enforcement agency said the possible fraud and misconduct involves employees at the school as well as "persons associated" with the university.

University officials suspended the famed Marching 100 band from performances until the investigation into Champion's death is completed.

Earlier this week, three band students were arrested and accused of hazing a freshman clarinet player this fall by severely beating her legs.

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