The Chronicle‘s Matthew Tresaugue reports that former Texas Southern University president Priscilla Slade and several of her associates have been indicted:
A Harris County grand jury indicted former Texas Southern University President Priscilla Slade today on two charges of criminally misusing university money for her private benefit, officials said.
The grand jury’s three-month investigation also led to indictments for three former TSU employees, including Quintin Wiggins, who earlier this year resigned as chief financial officer, for their roles in making purchases of furniture, landscaping services and a security system for her private residences.
Also indicted were Bruce Wilson, who was senior vice president of administration, and Frederick Holts, the university’s senior safety system engineer.
The charges against Slade carry a potential punishment of five years of probation to life in prison, and a fine of as much as $20,000. A judge has set her bail amount at $100,000.
Slade has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has said all of her spending benefited the university.
Tell it to the jury, Queen Priscilla.
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