TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Feb. 1, 2012 -

Kappa Kappa Psi National Fraternity Statement on FAMU Hazing

The National Leadership of Kappa Kappa Psi has been made aware of a situation that may have been a violation of Fraternity policy that reportedly occurred during the spring semester 2011 involving the Delta Iota Chapter at Florida A&M University. The national fraternity was first made aware of the incident through an article. To date, no member of the Florida A&M University community has contacted our national organization to report this potential incident.

We intend to cooperate with members of the Florida A&M Community on the investigation of this incident. The national council will be addressing the situation in a manner consistent with fraternity policy and procedures.

The mission statement of Kappa Kappa Psi states, Kappa Kappa Psi is a fraternal organization that promotes the advancement of college and university bands through dedicated service and support to bands; comprehensive education; leadership opportunities; and recognition; for the benefit of its members and society. Hazing is not in line with our mission, ritual or values and is simply against the law. We steadfastly advocate and support the removal of hazing practices from college bands and society. For more information on the Kappa Kappa Psi National Policy on hazing please visit http://www.kkpsi.org/policies.asp.

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - January 30, 2012 -

Florida A&M University President James Ammons says campus police and the Tallahassee Police Department are investigating another suspected case of hazing.

Ammons briefly discussed the case Monday with FAMU's Board of Trustees. Board members are meeting weekly to get updates on the investigation into the death of drum major Robert Champion.

Tallahassee authorities acknowledged the new hazing case last week but said they could not provide details.

Ammons said the case is related to a spring 2011 initiation ceremony involving the university chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, a national band fraternity. The incident was reported in late November and then was handed over to campus police.

Ammons had no new information regarding the Champion investigation. No arrests have been made yet even though his death was ruled a homicide.