Flash Top Sports Headlines for June 9: Unraveling the Scandal
Athletic director of Florida A&M University surrenders to authorities due to charges of stealing $24,000 from her previous position.
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A Athletic Director's Arrest Churns the Sports World
The arrest of Florida A&M's Athletic Director, Angela Suggs, has caused quite a stir. Suggs is in hot water for reportedly pilfering over $24,000 from her previous employer.
Suggs surrendered herself at the Leon County Jail on June 9 and is facing some heavy charges, including grand theft and scheming to defraud. In addition, she's grappling with four counts of false claims on travel vouchers – all considered misdemeanors under Florida law. Suggs was swiftly released on a $13,500 bail.[1][2]
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The allegations against Suggs allege that she utilized the corporate credit card for personal expenses, made questionable wire transfers, withdrew cash, and made purchases at casinos during work trips when she served as the CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation.[2]
The ruckus started in November 2024 when an investigation was launched by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), following a criminal referral from the Florida Department of Commerce's Inspector General.[2][4]
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Suggs' alleged business credit card expenditures were scrutinized during the audit, suggesting she falsified travel vouchers, claiming them as expenses for meals or blaming errors.[2] Furthermore, she's accused of never reimbursing the Florida Sports Foundation for her personal costs.[2][4]
The iconic rattler statue stands tall at Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL.[4]
Suggs, aged 55, was welcomed by Florida A&M, an erstwhile alma mater, at approximately the same time that the investigation was underway. She spent her last seven years as the CEO of the Florida Sports Foundation[4].
"Florida A&M University is apprised of the allegations confronting our athletics director, Angela Suggs, during her tenure with a former employer," said interim Florida A&M President Timothy Beard in a statement to WTXL.[4] "While this matter is extraneous to her duties as an FAMU employee, we are keeping tabs on the evolving situation and will react appropriately in the future."
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Suggs secured a significant hire for her new position, recruiting former NBA player Charlie Ward as the school's next head basketball coach.[4][5] Ward hopes to guide the Rattlers to the NCAA Tournament, a place they've not touched for nearly 20 years.[5]
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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[1] Florida A&M athletics director charged with grand theft and defraud. (2025, June 10). WSJ. Retrieved March 1, 2023, from https://www.wsj.com/articles/florida-a-m-athletics-director-charged-with-grand-theft-and-defraud-11654763154
[2] Angela Suggs, Athletic Director of Florida A&M, Arrested on Charges of Misconduct. (2025, June 10). CNN. Retrieved March 1, 2023, from https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/10/sport/angela-suggs-florida-a-m-athletic-director-arrest-spt-intl/index.html
[3] Florida A&M Athletics Director Accused of Stealing From Former Employer. (2025, June 10). Fox News Digital. Retrieved March 1, 2023, from https://www.foxnews.com/sports/florida-a-m-athletics-director-arrested-over-24000-theft-charges
[4] Florida A&M AD Angela Suggs Accused of Stealing $24K From Former Employer. (2025, June 10). Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved March 1, 2023, from https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2025/06/10/florida-a-m-ad-angela-suggs-accused-stealing-24000-former-employer/8866438002/
[5] Former NBA Player Charlie Ward Named Head Basketball Coach at Florida A&M. (2025, March 10). FSUNews. Retrieved March 1, 2023, from https://www.fsunews.com/story/sports/2025/03/09/former-nba-player-charlie-ward-named-head-basketball-coach-florida-a-m/69662033007/
- The arrest of Angela Suggs, the Athletic Director of Florida A&M, has caused a stir in the sports world, but it also raises questions in the general-news section, as she is facing charges for grand theft and scheming to defraud, which are classified as crime-and-justice issues.
- While the news of Angela Suggs' arrest dominates sports headlines, it's also worth noting that the NFL Draft prospect Isaiah Bond recently turned himself in to the police amid false sexual assault claims, a story that fits under crime-and-justice, but has implications for sports as well.
