Final Review Regarding U of A Advancement Division Closes

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Larry Jegley, prosecuting attorney for the 6th Judicial District of Arkansas, has completed his investigation into policies, procedures and transactions of the University of Arkansas Division of Advancement and has found no probable cause to pursue further proceedings.

In a June 2 letter to Roger Norman, the state legislative auditor who requested the review, Jegley wrote that: “While there may be differing versions of the events and discussions concerning the matters at issue, none rise to meet the standards of meriting further actions under Ark. Code Ann. Section 5-53-102. We now consider this matter closed.”

Jegley wrote that he found “no probable cause to initiate further proceedings.”

The review grew out conflicting testimony made during a legislative committee meeting in 2013. Jurisdiction for the legislative committee meeting fell to the 6th Judicial District, which covers Pulaski and Perry counties.

Jegley was asked to determine whether any testimony constituted perjury, and Monday’s opinion found no basis for that.

“I appreciate the diligence that Prosecutor Jegley put in to this review,” said University of Arkansas Chancellor G. David Gearhart. “I believe this is the appropriate conclusion. We remain actively engaged in moving forward toward our goal of being nationally recognized as a top 50 public research university.”