US Attorney to Investigate FAMU Grade Changes
November 21st, 2007 by Mike VasilindaFlorida A & M says it has asked the US Attorney to take over the investigation into grade changes. Here is the full release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sharon Saunders
November 21, 2007 (850) 599-3413
FAMU ASKS U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO INVESTIGATE UNAUTHORIZED GRADE CHANGES
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) has asked the U.S. Attorney’s Office to take over the FAMU grade change investigation.
University officials said they believe their involvement would strengthen the university’s efforts to have those involved prosecuted. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has committed to the investigation.
“We are pleased that the U.S. Attorney’s Office has made this determination,” said Sharon P. Saunders, university spokesperson. “Their involvement will send a signal that we are serious about seeking prosecution.”
On September 18, 2007, FAMU Police Department launched an investigation after discovering that unauthorized grade changes had been made.
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