Days after turning herself in on grand theft and scheme to defraud charges, Florida A&M University athletic director Angela Suggs has been placed on administrative leave by the university.
According to WCTV, FAMU released a statement that read, “Florida A&M University is aware of allegations involving athletics director Angela Suggs and a former employer. While the matter is unrelated to FAMU, she has been placed on administrative leave with pay until further notice. Athletics business operations will continue under the deputy director of athletics, Travis Glasgow and Brittney Johnson."
Days after turning herself in on grand theft and scheme to defraud charges, Florida A&M University athletic director Angela Suggs has been placed on administrative leave by the university.
According to WCTV, FAMU released a statement that read, “Florida A&M University is aware of allegations involving athletics director Angela Suggs and a former employer. While the matter is unrelated to FAMU, she has been placed on administrative leave with pay until further notice. Athletics business operations will continue under the deputy director of athletics, Travis Glasgow and Brittney Johnson."Â
Related: FAMU Athletic Director Charged with Grand Theft, Scheme to Defraud Her Previous Employer
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement also released further details regarding Suggs’ misuse of her former company credit card. The investigation found that Suggs used the card 23 separate times without permission. She repaid her former employer, Florida Sports Foundation, for some of the charges, but not all.
A majority of the fraudulent charges were cash withdrawals or casino charges that Suggs listed as “business meals,” but failed to provide receipts. In total, Suggs spent nearly $24,000 on personal charges.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement claimed Suggs, “knowingly engaged in a systematic, ongoing course of conduct with the intent to defraud the Florida Sports Foundation and submitted or caused to be submitted false travel documents indicating the funds used were for FSF business, when in fact the funds were used for personal gain or pleasure.”
Suggs released her own statement this week on social media. She said, “I want to make it clear that these matters are entirely unrelated to Florida A&M University or my current role. I am fully committed to addressing these allegations through the appropriate channels. I regret the distraction caused, and I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support.”
