Florida A&M's $237M Donation Revealed as Fraudulent
An investigation finds that a record-breaking gift from Gregory Gerami was based on inflated stock values and improper procedures.
- The donation was voided ten days after its announcement due to procedural errors and invalid stock transfers.
- School officials failed to properly vet the donation, leading to reputational damage and halted contributions from other donors.
- Gerami's valuation of his company, Batterson Farms Corp., was deemed baseless by investigators.
- The university president and a vice president have resigned following the scandal.
- Previous warnings about Gerami's dubious business practices and failed donations were ignored by the administration.