FAMU 's music director steps down after 40 years . Board of trustees plans to meet next week to discuss Champion 's death . Former drum major John Champion died after a November hazing incident . An autopsy found `` extensive contusions of his chest , arms , shoulder and back , '' and `` evidence of crushing of areas of subcutaneous fat , '' medical examiners reported . Thirteen people have been charged in his death .
FAMU 's music director steps down after 40 years . Board of trustees plans to meet next week to discuss Champion 's death . Former drum major John Champion died after a November hazing incident . Thirteen people have been charged in his death .