Angela Suggs out as FAMU Athletic Director, entering new role following fraud<\/p>\n
On Friday afternoon, FAMU President Marva Johnson announced Angela Suggs is officially no longer the Athletic Director. <\/p>\n
Suggs will now have a new role as an advisor to the president.<\/p>\n
The move comes after the closure of her fraud, grand theft case.<\/p>\n
In June,<\/a> Suggs faced several charges, accused of misusing her Florida Sports Foundation-issued credit card to make wire transfers and personal purchases at casinos, while she was the foundation’s president and CEO. She was placed on administrative leave following her arrest. <\/p>\n Court documents <\/a>show Suggs and the State Attorney’s Office entered a Deferred Prosecution agreement. The documents were filed in late September. <\/p>\n Documents state that if Suggs abides by all the conditions agreed upon, then after two years, all charges will be dismissed. <\/p>\n Some of the conditions include the following: <\/p>\n Not breaking any lawsStaying employed or enrolled in schoolNot allowed to possess, carry, or own firearmsPay restitution to the victim in the amount of $649.98 to the Florida Sports Foundation100 hours of community service <\/p>\n The report states that if she violates any of the conditions, the agreement is void. <\/p>\n Want to see more local news? Visit the WTXL ABC 27 Website. <\/a><\/p>\n Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on Instagram <\/a>and X.<\/a><\/p>\n