Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) spokeswoman Gretl Plessinger (pictured) says the investigation into Robert Champion’s homicide is “very near” the final stage. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office and FDLE will soon submit their report to the district attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit.Ken Lewis of the Orange County District Attorney’s office will lead the prosecution team.
Detectives have interviewed more than 50 witnesses in connection with the case.
Champion, a drum major in the Marching 100, died on November 19 in Orlando as the result of injuries he sustained in a hazing incident that took place after the Florida Classic. The assault took place aboard a bus parked at the Rosen Plaza Hotel.