Caleb Wilson‘s family described him as extraordinary and talented who had “a promising future.” The late-Southern University student, nicknamed “Cheese” by friends, was pledging Omega Psi Phi, Inc. earlier this year when he died during an alleged hazing ritual. Now, months later, the circle of those facing charges in Wilson’s death has officially expanded in a huge new development.
The Root previously reported how Wilson, a 20-year-old junior who was studying mechanical engineering, died on Feb. 27 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The HBCU’s Chancellor John K. Pierre said on Facebook that an “off-campus incident” is believed to have led to Wilson’s death, which authorities investigated as a possible act of hazing. Two more fraternity members were just indicted by an East Baton Rouge Parish grand jury, bringing the number of suspects to five. Read more at theroot.com.
