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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.
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