State Attorney makes decision regarding future of embattled FAMU AD Angela Suggs

Angela Suggs' future as Florida A&M's Vice President and Director of Athletics remains uncertain nearly four months after her arrest on fraud and theft charges dating back to her prior job with the Florida Sports Foundation.

However, Suggs has learned she may avoid trial on multiple felony criminal charges that were associated with gambling in some instances.

The State Attorney's office has agreed to close the case and offer a deferred prosecution agreement, according to a Thursday, Sept. 25, court filing obtained by the Tallahassee Democrat.

The decision has allowed Suggs to enroll in a pretrial intervention program.

If Suggs, 55, follows the rules for two years, the State will dismiss her charges.

Suggs, a Tallahassee native who was hired by FAMU in October 2024 from the non-profit organization, faced charges of falsifying travel vouchers and racking up $24,000 in personal expenses on a work credit card when she visited various casinos during business trips as the foundation's head, according to law enforcement.

FAMU announced June 10 that Suggs was placed on administrative leave with pay till further notice. Suggs makes $250,000 annually and is on a three-year contract.

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Intervention program includes completing course for gambling addiction

Suggs charged a total of $23,206.56 from August 2022 to August 2024 at three casinos to her FSF-issued credit card, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Rules that Suggs must follow in the intervention program include completing a course for gambling addiction and attending regularly scheduled gambling addiction treatments or support groups.

She may also not serve in any position that allows her access to employer funds or a line of credit for personal use or benefit.

It's uncertain if these rules prohibit Suggs from serving as FAMU's athletic director under new President Marva Johnson, who assumed the presidency on Aug. 1, 2025.

Suggs must also serve 100 hours of community service and pay $649.98 restitution to the sports foundation.

The court filing also explained the State Attorney's office could revoke or modify conditions of the deferred prosecution agreement if Suggs violates any of the stated conditions.

In a public statement on her Facebook page the evening of June 10, Suggs commented on the case against her, making clear "the charges recently brought against me (are) in connection with my previous place of employment" and "entirely unrelated to Florida A&M University or my current role."

She said she is "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."

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