FAMU Athletic Director Arrested on Fraud and Grand Theft Charges

Angela Suggs, who assumed the role of FAMU's Vice President and Director of Athletics on October 7, 2024, now faces serious legal challenges. Prior to joining FAMU, Suggs served as the President and CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation, where the alleged fraudulent activities occurred. The FDLE investigation revealed that Suggs misused her FSF-issued credit card to make wire transfers, cash withdrawals, and personal purchases at casinos during business trips. She then allegedly falsified travel vouchers, coding the unauthorized charges as meals. When questioned, Suggs claimed some charges were for business meals and others were accidental. However, she failed to fully repay the FSF for her personal expenditures. This situation raises questions about financial oversight and accountability within both the Florida Sports Foundation and, potentially, FAMU, though the university states the matter is unrelated to her current duties.

Suggs faces one felony count of grand theft, one felony count of scheme to defraud, and four misdemeanor counts of false claims on travel vouchers.

The investigation began in November 2024 after a criminal referral from the Florida Department of Commerce’s Inspector General.

She was the President and CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation.

FAMU is monitoring the situation and will respond as appropriate, while noting the allegations are unrelated to her duties at the university.

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