Both sides have rested their case in the trial of a former Florida A&M University band member accused in the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion.

Dante Martin is charged with felony hazing and manslaughter and was the so-called ringleader in the hazing ritual.

Martin chose not to take the stand to tell his side of the story about what happened the night Robert Champion died after an alleged hazing ritual. He has the right to remain silent, but there are still lingering questions about what his responsibilities were as Bus C President.

Throughout the week the jury heard testimony about a hazing ritual known as “Crossing Bus C.”  After the Florida Classic football game on November 19, 2011, Robert Champion and two other band members went to Dante Martin to volunteer for the violent tradition.

Other band members described the horrific event to the jury.

“Felt like forever,” said Lizette Sanchez.

All three of the victims were punched, kicked and beaten with drumsticks by fellow band members as they were told to run from the front of Bus C to the back.

Two band members, who are also charged in this case, testified that they tried to help Champion make it to the back of the bus. But when Champion collapsed they started to panic.

“He was saying I can’t see, I can’t breathe,” said Jonathan Boyce to the court.

Someone called 911 and paramedics arrived, but no one told police why Champion collapsed.

He died moments later.

Medical examiner, Dr. Sara Irrgang said there may have been a small to moderate chance of saving him, if paramedics knew the extent of his injuries.

“He had a massive hemorrhage into his soft tissue. He lost over half of his blood supply,” said Dr. Irrgang.

Martin’s defense lawyers say it was a “killing of misfortune,” and argued the definition of hazing under Florida Law. They moved for acquittal of all charges against their client, but Judge Renee Roche denied that request.

After closing arguments Friday, it will be up to a jury to decide the case.