FAMU AD Angela Suggs: Theft Allegations at Former Job
- — Angela Suggs, 55, athletic director for Florida A&M University (FAMU), was arrested Monday on charges of grand theft and scheme to defraud, along with four misdemeanor counts...
- Suggs turned herself in to the Leon County Jail and was released on a $13,500 bond.
- Authorities allege Suggs made unauthorized wire transfers, cash withdrawals, and personal casino purchases during business trips.
Angela Suggs, the FAMU athletic director, confronts serious accusations: grand theft and fraud stemming from her prior role at the Florida Sports Foundation. Authorities have charged Suggs with misusing funds through unauthorized transfers and personal expenses disguised as business costs. News Directory 3 is following as the FDLE’s investigation unfolds, revealing alleged falsification of travel vouchers and questionable financial practices during her time at the FSF. The investigation began in November with a criminal referral and Suggs has been released on bond. FAMU is monitoring the situation, as Interim President Timothy Beard stated the issue is unrelated to her current duties. Discover what’s next as the legal process continues and the university assesses Suggs’s employment status.
FAMU Athletic Director Suggs Faces Fraud, Theft Charges
Updated June 09, 2025
tallahassee, Fla. — Angela Suggs, 55, athletic director for Florida A&M University (FAMU), was arrested Monday on charges of grand theft and scheme to defraud, along with four misdemeanor counts of false claims on travel vouchers.The charges relate to her tenure as CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation (FSF).
Suggs turned herself in to the Leon County Jail and was released on a $13,500 bond. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) initiated the investigation in November after receiving a criminal referral concerning Suggs’ business credit card use and travel reimbursements at the FSF, a direct-support organization under the Florida Department of Commerce.
Authorities allege Suggs made unauthorized wire transfers, cash withdrawals, and personal casino purchases during business trips. the FDLE reported that Suggs allegedly falsified travel vouchers, coding the unauthorized charges as meals. When questioned, Suggs claimed some charges were for business meals and others were accidental, but she reportedly failed to fully reimburse the FSF for personal expenses.
FAMU Interim President Timothy Beard issued a statement acknowledging the allegations, noting they are connected to Suggs’ work with a “former employer.” Beard added that the university is monitoring the situation and will respond as appropriate, emphasizing that the matter is unrelated to her FAMU duties.
Jail records did not list an attorney for Suggs. In April, she hired Charlie Ward, the 1993 Heisman Trophy winner, as the school’s men’s basketball coach.
What’s next
The legal proceedings against Suggs will continue, and Florida A&M University will likely address her employment status based on the outcome of the case. The university’s monitoring of the situation suggests a careful approach to ensure minimal disruption to its athletic programs.