Fund Raiser at St. John’s U. of New York Is Charged With Stealing Money

A longtime fund raiser at St. John’s University in New York has been charged with stealing more than $1-million from the university and using the money to pay for shopping trips, casino visits, and her son’s law-school tuition, the Associated Press reported. Cecilia Chang, who was suspended by the university last year, is accused in a 205-count indictment of grand larceny, forgery, and other charges, according to a news release from the district attorney for Queens, N.Y. Her lawyer says Ms. Chang denies the charges and used the money for the benefit of the university.