NEW : Champion 's parents say the manslaughter charge is appropriate . Comment: The school has said it is making reforms to address the problem of hazing both on and off campus , including requiring students to sign an anti-hazing pledge . Drum major Robert Champion died after a hazing ritual in 2011 . The defendants face a maximum of 15 years in prison .
NEW : Champion 's parents say the manslaughter charge is appropriate . Comment: Drum major Robert Champion died after a hazing ritual in 2011 . The defendants face a maximum of 15 years in prison .