by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 12, 2025

Former En-Vogue Singer Dawn Robinson Reveals She’s Homeless And Living In Her Car

Former En Vogue singer Dawn Robinson opens up about her struggles and reveals she has been living in her car.

Singer Dawn Robinson, formerly of the R&B group En Vogue, has revealed that she has been homeless for the past three years.

The Grammy-nominated singer shared a March 12 video from inside her car, where she’s been residing in recent years. Robinson starts the video by revealing where she’s been living, then lets out a deep sigh of relief after finally making the admission.

“You guys, for the past three… almost three years, I have been living in my car. I said it. Oh my God. It’s out,” she shares in the video captured by The Neighborhood Talk.

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The former Lucy Pearl member explained how she had been living with her parents in Las Vegas for five years before things went sour with her mother.

“I love my mom, but she became very angry, and a lot of her anger she was taking out on me,” Robinson explained. “And I was her target all the time, and I was like, ‘I can’t deal with this. Like I respect her too much. Let me get out of here.'”

After moving out of her parents’ house, Robinson initially lived in her car. Her co-manager at the time persuaded her to move to Los Angeles, promising to cover her apartment rent. However, she claims he never followed through, instead paying for her to stay in a hotel while also covering his own rent for months.

Eventually, that arrangement came to an end, and Robinson, who had once toured the world as the lead singer for En Vogue in the early ’90s and later with Lucy Pearl, found herself facing difficult times. After sharing her story, many fans reached out with messages of support and well wishes.

“To everybody, please understand that the music business is meant to make the labels rich, not the artist,” one person wrote.

“Omg. Lord, I pray this video reaches someone to bless her situation,” added someone else.

Robinson is a founding member of En Vogue, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. After initially leaving En Vogue, she joined Lucy Pearl and released their self-titled debut album in 2000, which went platinum worldwide and produced hit singles like “Dance Tonight” and “Don’t Mess with My Man.”

Robinson rejoined and left En Vogue several times in the early 2000s following her Lucy Pearl stint, ultimately departing for good in 2010 due to poor management and lack of compensation. Throughout her career, Robinson has sold over 11 million records as a member of En Vogue, Lucy Pearl, and as a solo artist.

Her work with En Vogue earned her numerous accolades, including two American Music Awards, a Billboard Music Award, seven MTV Video Music Awards, four Soul Train Music Awards, and eight Grammy nominations. The group was last seen performing without Robinson during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend.

En Vogue at the NBA All Star Game! They were one of my favorite groups growing up. pic.twitter.com/k6uWr9w5UR
— Danielle Hobeika (@DanielleHobeika) February 17, 2025

Haiti, Toussaint Louverture Airport in Port-au-Prince, International, Global, Horsford

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 12, 2025

Haitian Immigrants With Temporary Protected Status Stressed Over Programs’ Uncertainty Under Trump

Haitian immigrants with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are expressing concerns about potential deportation under the Trump administration.

Haitian immigrants living in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) are facing the looming possibility that the program may end under Donald Trump’s administration.

For over 15 years, TPS has allowed thousands of Haitian immigrants to live and work legally in the U.S. with protection from deportation. As the Trump administration moves forward with plans to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by August 2025, around 500,000 Haitian immigrants are faced with a life-altering choice: stay in the U.S. and fight for legal status or prepare to return to a home country grappling with political instability, gang violence, and severe economic struggles.

“The end of TPS gives me a headache,” Geslain Luma, a 29-year-old Haitian immigrant, told NBC News.

Luma learned that he was granted temporary protected status the same day Trump announced plans to cut the program short. Haitian communities around the country are sharing their fears of deportation.

“The community is worried,” said Rev. Samuel Nicolas, senior pastor of the Evangelical Crusade Christian Church in Flatbush, Brooklyn. “For over 15 years, these individuals have built their lives here, believing TPS would eventually lead to permanent residency. Now, they are watching that hope slip away.”

The Brooklyn-based church has been a refuge for Haitian immigrants for over five decades, offering various services such as food pantries, wellness programs, and legal support. The Flatbush community has become a refuge for many Haitian immigrants who came to the U.S. under TPS following the devastating 2005 earthquake in Haiti.

Abigail Desravines, 35, was among those who sought safety and stability after the tragedy. While she was able to secure a green card, she shared that living under TPS brought its own unique set of challenges.

“People think TPS is a free pass, but it’s not,” Desravines said. “You have to keep renewing, pay fees and live with the fear that it could end at any time. It’s not an easy path.”

In addition to paying fees, some colleges require TPS holders to pay tuition “out of pocket like international students,” she added. “Even though we lived in the U.S. for years, some colleges did not allow us in-state tuition.”

The potential end of the program will cause significant disruption, as many TPS holders are employed, attending school, and integrated into their communities. For those now facing the threat of deportation, returning to Haiti feels overwhelming, with some even describing the prospect as inhumane given the country’s ongoing instability.

“Haiti is not in a place where people with TPS or those under humanitarian programs can return,” Nicolas said. “Haiti is being overrun by armed groups and the infrastructure is barely functioning.”

Immigrant advocacy groups are urging lawmakers to take action to protect TPS holders by advocating for a path to residency for those who have lived in the U.S. for years. A coalition of organizations filed a March 10 lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s attempt to end TPS for Haitians prematurely.

Elon Musk, Tennessee, pollution, super computer

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 12, 2025

Trump Buys Tesla To Support Elon Musk Amid Protestors ‘Illegally’ Boycotting The Car Company

Donald Trump bought a Tesla to support Elon Musk amid widespread boycotts against the car company.

Donald Trump demonstrated his support for Elon Musk by purchasing a Tesla amid growing backlash against the South African billionaire over his leadership of the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

Musk tweeted a “Thank you” to the president after Trump took to his Truth Social platform to applaud the Space X founder for the “Fantastic Job” he’s doing running DOGE. After addressing “Republicans and Conservatives,” Trump blamed the current scrutiny against Musk on the “Radical Left Lunatics” who are “trying to illegally and collusively boycott Tesla.”

“One of the world’s great automakers, and Elon’s ‘baby,’ to attack and do harm to Elon, and everything he stands for,” Trump wrote.

As a show of solidarity to the billionaire mogul, Trump announced his plans to “buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support” for Musk.

Thank you, President @realDonaldTrump! pic.twitter.com/3kqZObTixi
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 11, 2025

The next day, Trump stood outside the White House with Musk and a line of Teslas parked on the driveway between the mansion and the south lawn, where he shared his plans to label attacks on Tesla as domestic terrorism.

“They’re harming a great American company,” Trump said. “Let me tell you, you do it to Tesla, and you do it to any company, we’re going to catch you, and … you’re going to go through hell.”

TRUMP: "I will label attacks on Tesla, $TSLA, dealerships as domestic terrorism…. We already know who some of them are, we are going to catch them." pic.twitter.com/gT32pw09K4
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) March 11, 2025

Trump’s defense of Tesla comes amid widespread protests against the company. Last week, approximately 350 demonstrators gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Portland, Oregon. At the same time, nine people were arrested during a heated protest outside a Tesla dealership in New York City earlier this month. Additionally, reports of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles and showrooms have surfaced and are currently under investigation.

Tesla is also experiencing a significant decline in market value, with the company losing more than half its worth since peaking on Dec. 17. The slump has erased approximately $800 billion in market capitalization, dropping Musk’s net worth by $100 billion.

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

March 12, 2025

Black Entrepreneurs In Alaska Host Historic 10th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo

It was attended by thousands and is so far one of the most successful Black business expos held across the country.

This year’s 10th Annual Alaska Black Business Expo was the largest gathering of Black-owned businesses and supporters in Alaska. Thousands attended, and it has been one of the most successful Black business expos held across the country.

The festivities are always held the first weekend in February in Anchorage, Alaska, to kick off Black History Month and act as a gathering spot for all things Black culture, business, and community. This year’s events were held in collaboration with many community partners and businesses, including the Anchorage Museum, NAACP Anchorage, Ohana Media Group, Next Level Coaching, International Salon Institute, The Di Experience, Waffles and Whatnot, Edutainment Nite Publishing, and more.

Guests included Talib Kweli, legendary rapper and community activist; Carlton Brown, co-founder of FUBU; Alexander Martin, co-founder of FUBU; Keith Perrin, co-founder of FUBU; Antoine Tutt, president of Sales at FUBU/COOGI; Regina Davenport, A Banner Vision; Sheley Anderson, Anderson Law Group; Leslie Jennings, Leslie Jennings Real Estate; Derrick Green, Waffles and Whatnot; Sophia Metters, founder of The Gap Program.

This year’s events featured panel discussions, a Black business expo, a citywide free day at the museum, a youth entrepreneur pitch, an after party, and Alaska Black Creative’s Fashion Show featuring Alaskan designers as well as FUBU, COOGI, and David Banner Collection.

Jasmin Smith, the founder and creator of the event, comments, “This event is designed to show our community what we are capable of. There is so much to know, learn, and celebrate, and each year, we get closer to that dream of redefining generational wealth. My hope is that these events inspire my community and others to dream, envision the future they want, and know there are resources and support to make it happen. Alaska has an exceptional Black community doing great work that is history in the making, and we want to celebrate that for generations to come, both locally and nationwide. There are so many people to thank for making the events this weekend possible, and I want each of them to know how appreciated they are.”

Learn more about the event at AlaskaBlackBusinessExpo.com

This story was first reported by Blacknews.com

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

March 12, 2025

Black-Owned ‘Good Girl Chocolate’ Brand Expands To 150 Whole Foods Stores Across 20 States

Founder Dr. Tabatha Carr is taking a bold step forward in her mission to build the largest Black-owned bean-to-bar chocolate factory in the United States.

Good Girl Chocolate, a made-from-scratch, fast-growing, Black woman-owned chocolate brand, is set to expand into 150 Whole Foods Market stores across 20 states. With this expansion, founder Dr. Tabatha Carr is taking a bold step forward in her mission to build the largest Black-owned bean-to-bar chocolate factory in the United States, offering everything from dairy-free milk chocolate to dark chocolate to white chocolate to truffles.

Founded in Oklahoma, Good Girl Chocolate has grown to be featured in stores across Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. Now, the brand is expanding into 150 Whole Foods Market stores across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.

This expansion represents a major milestone in the company’s growth and commitment to bringing its premium chocolate to a broader audience.

“This journey started in my kitchen, and now, we’re bringing Good Girl Chocolate to store shelves across the country,” said Carr. “I’m building more than a chocolate brand—I’m creating a legacy. With this expansion, we’re not only growing our business but also creating jobs, fostering opportunities, and making an impact in the community.”

From E-Commerce to Industry Leader

Launched as an e-commerce brand in 2018, Good Girl Chocolate quickly gained national recognition for its high-quality products and commitment to excellence. The brand has evolved from an online retailer to a featured brand on QVC. Now, with this Whole Foods Market expansion, Good Girl Chocolate is taking another major leap forward.

A Journey Rooted in Purpose

Carr’s passion for chocolate stems from her personal health journey. Struggling with weight and prescribed blood pressure medication at just 16 years old, she dedicated herself to understanding how food impacted health and well-being. Her studies in naturopathy and women’s health inspired her to create a chocolate brand focused on clean ingredients, indulgence, and empowerment.

National & Global Recognition

Among Good Girl Chocolate’s honors:

• GRAMMYs Official Gift Bags (twice)

• Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation Grant Recipient

• Good Food Awards Finalist

• Whole Foods Market Southwest Pitch Competition Winner

• QVC Live Premiere as the first dairy-free chocolate

Join the Movement

To meet the growing demand, Good Girl Chocolate seeks community support to scale production from 10,000 to 100,000 bars per month. The company is currently raising funds to invest in essential equipment and expand operations in a new facility in Oklahoma City.

As the brand embarks on this exciting expansion, all are invited to be part of this journey. The brand is raising funds to support equipment upgrades, facility expansion, and increased production capacity.

For more information about the company, visit the official website at GoodGirlChocolate.com.

Also, be sure to follow the brand on Instagram @GoodGirlChocolate.

For press inquiries, contact info@goodgirlchocolate.com.

This story was first reported by Blackbusiness.com.

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors

March 11, 2025

Billionaire Mogul And Former NBA Legend Ulysses ‘Junior’ Bridgeman Dead At 71

Bridgeman first rose to prominence as a standout player for the University of Louisville Cardinals under Hall of Fame coach Denny Crum in the 1970s.

Ulysses “Junior” Bridgeman, a Louisville sports icon who built a billion-dollar business empire after his basketball career, died March 11 in Louisville. He was 71.

Bridgeman collapsed at the Galt House Hotel and passed away later that afternoon, sources told The Courier Journal.

“Junior Bridgeman was an integral part of our community. From his athletic impact to his philanthropic efforts, he will be deeply missed,” said Lance George, chief marketing officer of the Al J. Schneider Company, which owns the Galt House, in a statement to WDRB News.

Bridgeman first rose to prominence as a standout player for the University of Louisville Cardinals under Hall of Fame coach Denny Crum in the 1970s. After his collegiate career, he spent 12 seasons in the NBA, primarily with the Milwaukee Bucks and briefly with the Los Angeles Clippers.

His business ventures, including restaurant franchises, ownership of a Coca-Cola bottling company, and Ebony and Jet magazines, propelled him to billionaire status. In a 2016 interview, Bridgeman told Forbes that his approach to business was grounded in “rolling up your sleeves and working hard.”

In addition to his business success, Bridgeman was instrumental in efforts to bring an NBA team to Louisville. In 2020, he told The Courier Journal that attempts to relocate the Toronto Raptors to the city had failed, saying, “The time has passed.”

At Louisville, Bridgeman left a lasting legacy. According to UofL Athletics, his 36-point performance in a 1975 NCAA Tournament game against Rutgers remains a program record for tournament scoring. He scored 1,348 career points in 87 games, ranking 29th in all-time scoring for the Cardinals. His No. 10 jersey is one of 20 honored by the university.

Drafted eighth overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1975 and traded to Milwaukee, Bridgeman became one of the most reliable players in Bucks history. According to the Bucks organization, he played 711 games for the team, the third-most in franchise history. His No. 2 jersey was retired in 1988.

“Junior’s retired No. 2 jersey hangs in Fiserv Forum, serving as a constant remembrance of his outstanding play on the court and his impact on the Bucks’ success,” the Bucks said in a statement. “His hard work and perseverance led him to become one of the nation’s top business leaders, and last September, Junior’s professional life came full circle when he returned to the Bucks family as an owner. His memory will always be an inspiration to the Bucks organization.”

In 2016, Forbes ranked Bridgeman as the fourth-wealthiest retired athlete in the world. In 2024, he purchased a 10% stake in the Bucks.

Bridgeman’s business empire began with restaurant franchises such as Wendy’s, Chili’s, and Fazoli’s. At one point, he was the second-largest Wendy’s franchisee in the U.S., overseeing more than 250 locations and employing over 11,000 people, according to Forbes.

In 2017, he launched Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, servicing multiple states. In 2020, Bridgeman Sports and Media acquired Ebony and Jet magazines, preserving the historic publications’ cultural legacy.

His influence extended beyond business. According to The Courier-Journal, the Trifecta Gala, a Kentucky Derby Eve tradition he co-founded, drew celebrities and raised millions for charity. He also served on the board of directors for Churchill Downs Inc.

Born in East Chicago, Indiana, Bridgeman was a star on the undefeated 1971 East Washington High basketball team. He earned a psychology degree from the University of Louisville in 1975. The following year, he married Doris Griffith, and together they raised three children, all of whom were involved in the family’s businesses.

“Today, we lost a kind, generous, and groundbreaking legend,” Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a statement to WLKY. “He was an All-American at U of L, an NBA All-Star, and a self-made billionaire. Yet, I will most remember Junior Bridgeman for his quiet, impactful assistance to others in need, his love for Doris and his family, and his never-ending support for our community.”

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 11, 2025

Wendy Williams Passes Mental Capacity Test With ‘Flying Colors’ After Removal From Assisted Living Facility

Wendy Williams has successfully passed two mental capacity tests after being taken from an assisted living facility for a wellness check.

Wendy Williams says she passed a mental capacity test with “flying colors” after being removed from an assisted living facility for a wellness check.

A psychiatrist at the New York hospital where Wendy Williams was taken on March 10 has reportedly determined that her mental capacity is intact, TMZ reports. This came shortly after the NYPD arrived at the facility to remove Williams, following an incident where the former daytime talk show host tossed a handwritten note reading “Help! Wendy!!” out of a window.

Williams’ hospital visit was unplanned, as she was sent to Lenox Hill Hospital by ambulance. Upon arrival, the former shock jock underwent a psychological examination known as a “capacity test,” where she scored a perfect “10 out of 10,” correctly answering each of the 10 questions designed to assess her alertness and orientation.

She appeared on Good Day New York the next morning, where she shared that she was currently in the hospital and had passed her mental capacity test with “flying colors.”

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“Everybody knows factually that Wendy is not incapacitated,” Williams’ caretaker, Ginalisa Monterroso, said.

The two also appeared on The Breakfast Club, where Williams shared what happened during the wellness check and her hopes to end her ongoing conservatorship.

“The police showed up. I’m exhausted. I wanted to go to the hospital to talk to the doctor,” Williams explained.

“We were pretty stuck at one point waiting for the lawyers to break through and get some type of trial,” Monterroso said. “I did two things. I wrote a letter to the Adult Protective Services and explained to them Wendy’s situation. She was isolated and needed an investigation.”

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Monterroso revealed her calls to police to inform them of how Williams was being “isolated” and “pleaded with the police as if Wendy was my child,” she said.

“‘Please, you need to get her off this floor. She is confined,'” Monterroso told police about Williams being forced to reside in the memory unit.

Williams said during her chat with law enforcement, she told them, “I am not incapacitated as I’ve been accused [of].”

“This floor that I live on is the memory unit,” Williams explained. “The people who live there don’t remember anything, unlike me. Why am I here? What is going on? It’s a cry for help.”

The former talk show host’s fight to end her guardianship remains ongoing. Her wellness check comes one year after her team announced she had been diagnosed with both progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.

left at daycare, 6-month-old, Philadelphia

by Jeroslyn JoVonn

March 11, 2025

Georgia Church Daycare Worker Arrested For Allegedly Giving Toddlers Benadryl To Induce Sleep

A Georgia daycare worker is facing criminal charges for giving toddlers unauthorized medication.

A church daycare teacher has been arrested for allegedly administering unauthorized medication to toddlers to make them sleepy.

Kendasja Hughley turned herself into the Monroe County Jail on March 10 after a warrant was issued for her arrest, WSBTV reports. The Forsyth Methodist Church daycare worker is accused of giving Benadryl to toddlers to make them sleepy during nap time.

Deputies reviewed video footage and spoke with eyewitnesses who confirmed the allegations. A co-teacher witnessed the incident on Feb. 5 and reported it to the director, who notified the Bright from the Start program four days later.

Officials said Benadryl should not be given to children under six without a doctor’s supervision or in an emergency. It can lead to severe and sometimes fatal side effects in young children.

Warrants were issued for Hughley, who turned herself in and was charged with reckless conduct. She is being held without bond at the Monroe County Jail.

There have been strong reactions online from locals who accuse Hughley of having a history of mistreating children within the daycare.

“If the directors had fired her last summer when there was video footage of her flicking a child, then it would have never gotten this far…” one person wrote under the Monroe County’s Sheriff’s Office post about the arrest.

“Reckless conduct? That’s all she’s getting?? Because she is DRUGGING children, babies!” another person wrote. “What if the child was allergic or had opposite reactions to that medication??? This is child endangerment, child neglect, & child abuse!! It could have KILLED a child. What is wrong with people!?”

Many others are calling for the removal of the daycare’s director, who reported the incident days after it occurred and only after an initial Facebook post about the incident started drawing backlash.

“The Director did not report the incident to the Bright from the Start program until March 9, 2025, at 8:00 pm. This was after Facebook postings were made about this incident,” the MCSO wrote on Facebook.

“So the MCSO, writes — it was reported by the director after a Facebook post….. why is the director not being charged ?” one user wrote in response.

The investigation is ongoing, and the MCSO stated that additional charges and suspects could be involved.

by Sharelle B. McNair

March 11, 2025

Atlanta’s Watershed Whistleblower Claims Supervisors Forced Them To Sign Documents

The employee alleged the team was 'ordered to empty their pockets, forced to waive their rights to representation, and forced to submit a written statement.'

The whistleblower behind the allegations against Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management claims they were subjected to signing illegible documents and forcibly searched when a manager’s wallet went missing, Fox 5 Atlanta reports.

In an investigation with the Office of Inspector General (OIG), the unidentified man said he and four others were illegally detained and held in a conference room with a police officer outside the door for hours. The employee claimed the team was ”ordered to empty their pockets, forced to waive their rights to representation, and forced to submit a written statement.” One of the employees was told no one was able to leave the room when asked to use the bathroom.

The allegations prompted an investigation into OIG, with Director Yolanda Broome and Supervisor DeValory Donahue being named specifically.

Accusations also include the whistleblower being forced to sign illegible documents and providing OIG with a faded employee statement, form, and statement of Garity rights. When Broome instigated the illegal investigation, the employee said he was “traumatized.”

Since the investigation launched on September 23, 2024, the five staff members of the watershed department pursued whistleblower protections in a letter sent to state and federal prosecutors on March 3, according to Atlanta Civic Circle. The letter, also forwarded to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and the City Council, pushes allegations of fraud, the misuse of public funds, and ethics violations, including those of city contracts and improper city expenditures.

Whistleblower laws protect government employees from prosecution or retaliation practices for reporting fraud, misuse of public funds, and ethics violations internally. Deputy Inspector General Shelby Williams, who was listed as a letter signee, resigned the same day the letter was sent.

Some of the summarized probes date back to 2023, including allegations that the Department of Watershed Management used “cheap and inadequate valve boxes” for water lines. Another claimed a high-ranking Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department official used equipment and property owned by the city for a private safety business. In addition, a Parks and Recreation Department official allegedly used a city contractor to install a fence at their private residence; the contractor’s invoice was altered so it looked like the fence was built for a city park.

Another probe focused on Atlanta’s unsuccessful attempt to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, claiming an improper city council donation of $500,000 to a group trying to secure the city’s bid when the city code only allowed donations to charity nonprofits. In a statement from Dickens’ office, the letter was labeled as an “attempt to tarnish the names and reputations of not only city employees but private citizens and social service organizations.”

by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

March 11, 2025

2 Additional Southern Students Arrested On Hazing Charges In Death Of Caleb Wilson

All three men face criminal hazing charges for the death of Caleb Wilson.

Two more Southern University students have been arrested on criminal hazing charges in the death of fraternity pledge Caleb Wilson.

The new arrests follow the March 6 detainment of Caleb McCray, who was also charged with manslaughter. On Monday, March 10, U.S. Marshals took Kyle Thurman into custody, with Isaiah Smith turning himself in the next day. The three men are believed to have been involved in a fraternity ritual for the Beta Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi that left Wilson dead.

According to reports obtained by NBC News, Wilson allegedly died as a “direct result” of hazing, where he took multiple punches in the chest. As the investigation unfolded, police say that the original story of Wilson collapsing at a park was fabricated by the pledges and the fraternity members involved.

The ritual allegedly occurred at a warehouse in Baton Rouge, where Wilson fell into a seizure. Baton Rouge Police Chief TJ Morse confirmed that no one called 911 at the time.

An arrest warrant affidavit for McCray detailed that he was in charge of punching a number of the pledges, including Wilson, with boxing gloves. According to witnesses, at least three men took part in the punching. Wilson, 20, was reportedly punched four times before falling into a seizure and urinating on himself.

According to the afadavit, following Wilson’s collapse, fraternity members at the scene removed the pledges from the room to evaluate the Louisiana native. After changing his clothes for reasons unclear, they drove Wilson to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The members notably left before the police could arrive.

Both the authorities and the school have launched investigations into the fatal hazing incident. Wilson was also a member of Southern’s well-known marching band, the “Human Juke Box.” In light of his death, the school has shut down all student activities, and has forbidden new members for any Greek organization.

McCray has been released on $100,000 bond— $75,000 for manslaughter and $25,000 for hazing.