(CNN) -- An attorney for Florida A&M University's longtime band director, Julian E. White, said his client has demonstrated "exemplary" anti-hazing leadership and should not be dismissed following the death of a drum major. In a letter Friday to FAMU President James H. Ammons, attorney Charles E. "Chuck" Hobbs III said White's reports and suspensions related to hazing have not always been met with suspensions from the university or action by law enforcement. Ammons moved Wednesday to fire White, who had led the 420-member band since 1998. "The reason for this intended employment action is based upon your alleged misconduct and/or incompetence involving confirmed reports and allegations of hazing with the Department of Music and the 'Marching 100,'" Ammons said in a letter to White.
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The band director at Florida A&M challenges pending dismissal
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A 26-year-old drum major became ill and died after a game
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At least 30 band members were let go this semester because of alleged hazing
In addition, @placeholder wrote, White is a fully tenured professor entitled to due process.