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Caleb Wilson case: More arrests made in Southern University student fraternity hazing death
Authorities in Baton Rouge have arrested two more suspects in connection with the off-campus fraternity hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. As previously reported by Face2Face Africa, authorities arrested the first suspect, Caleb McCray, last week and charged him with manslaughter and felony criminal hazing. The two other suspects arrested in connection with…
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