FAMU's Athletic Director Angela Suggs Breaks Silence Follow Fraud Arrest

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jeff Hauser | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 12:58 AM ET

Florida A&M athletic director Angela Suggs issued a statement on social media regarding her arrest on Monday.

"Regarding the charges recently brought against me in connection with my previous place of employment, I want to make it clear that these matters are entirely unrelated to Florida A&M University or my current role," Suggs wrote.

"I am fully committed to addressing these allegations through the appropriate legal channels. I regret the distraction caused, and I am deeply grateful for the unwavering support, fervent prayers, and continued encouragement I've received during this most difficult time. I remain focused, resilient, and committed to our shared goals and determined to fulfill our ongoing, planned, and collective success."

Suggs turned herself in to the Leon County Jail on Monday, and was later released on bond, according to The Associated Press. She is facing several charges, including felony grand theft and felony scheme to defraud. She was also charged with four counts of false claims on travel vouchers, which are misdemeanors in the state of Florida.

Officials said that Suggs used a corporate credit card for personal use and stole more than $24,000 at her previous job. She allegedly made wire transfers, cash withdrawals and personal purchases at casinos during business trips while she was the CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation. An investigation was launched last fall, and an audit also revealed that Suggs allegedly falsified travel vouchers by filing the unauthorized charges as meals or claimed they were accidents. She also reportedly failed to completely repay the Florida Sports Foundation for her personal expenses.

Florida A&M made a statement shortly after Suggs' arrest.

"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 directors of athletics, Travis Glasgow and Brittney Johnson."

This comes after Suggs hired former NBA player and Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward as the program’s next men’s basketball coach in April. The Rattlers have not been to the NCAA tournament in nearly two decades.

There was no attorney listed in jail records for Suggs.

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