“I think this is a disgrace to this university,” said Trustee Kathy Sawyer, who voted against the agreement and questioned where the money came from. “ … I think both parties were equally guilty and I think there were mistakes made everywhere.”

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But I know this: The man is willing to risk his job over whatever it is he believes he’s found. That adds a bit of credibility to his accusations. And a little credibility is all he needs, because let’s not pretend there isn’t a belief out there among the general public — whether it’s spurred by actual facts or by ignorance or racism — that ASU’s financial dealings over the years haven’t exactly been pure. And there have been a few occurrences that have lent credence to those beliefs.

“I think they know there is no reason for me to step down other than the fact that I have raised a few questions about how resources are spent here and it is not all for students,” Silver said.