http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/12/us/florida-famu-hazing/index.html
This article is about Dante Martin, former band member of Florida A&M university, and his criminal sentence. Martin organized a hazing "Crossing Bus C" where the pledge runs through the center walkway of the bus while senior band members punch and assault him. Robert Champion died after this initiation. Martin was found guilty with the charges of manslaughter and hazing and was sentenced to six years in prison.
CNN is known for being a reliable source for news. This article certainly adds to their reputation because it fully covers this story. Although it happened in 2011, I never heard knew about this case but after reading the article, I feel well informed of it. Right from the beginning of the report, it is clear that this is not an opinionated piece because the author does not use a suggestive tone. The reporter includes quotations from Martin as well as the victim's mother which provided input from both sides. The article also includes details about the school and how they responded to the situation. Evidence of the death is presented through a medical examiner's reports. This article covered full ground and answered many questions through factual information.
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