Interim FAMU President Larry Robinson said the board was authorized to continue trying for a resolution with the family.

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"We're certainly encouraged that FAMU is finally taking seriously the dangers of hazing, " said Christopher Chestnut, an attorney for the family.

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Since Champion's death FAMU has made sweeping changes to fight hazing.

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Band director White has retired and FAMU President James H.

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FAMU's board held an emergency meeting last month to discuss the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the Champion family, though there were no final decisions made.

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Given all that has transpired, it seems to be in the best interest of the university, and I applaud him for putting FAMU ahead of his personal goals.

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