After receiving a tip in mid-December about an allegation that Jackson was misappropriating band funds, the university launched an internal investigation through its Police Department, a Langston news release says.
Langston University Police Chief Michael Storr said Jackson allegedly received cash from scholarships he awarded to ineligible students.
Langston University president JoAnn Haysbert called the allegations devastating but stressed that Jackson is innocent unless proven guilty.
"This is certainly very unfortunate considering that Mr. Jackson, during his many years, has propelled the Langston University Marching Pride Band to a level of unprecedented success," she said in a statement. "However, our first priority must be institutional integrity and accountability. We will not tolerate inappropriate behavior from any member of our community of scholars."
The investigation has expanded to include the Logan County District Attorney's Office. Storr did not know when the probe would be complete.
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