As part of their countersuit, state lawyers unsealed a previously secret investigation that alleged Jones improperly spent school money on computers, furniture, travel and his personal consulting business.
The investigation found Jones purchased expensive leather chairs and a laptop that later vanished and was reimbursed twice for some expenses and uncovered unexplained credit card charges from businesses near Jones' home.
Jones also returned a university computer to Best Buy but kept a gift card for $1,200 for himself, the investigation said.
Jones also used university resources to print posters for his consulting business and to promote his gigs as a motivational speaker, the report said.
Jones said the claims were not true and he was singled out for tougher scrutiny because of his race. He said administrators conspired to drive him from campus and ruin his career.
Jones' lawyer, Bob Kasieta, said his client has moved to Florida and is pursuing jobs in higher education. He said the state's agreement not to pursue reimbursement helped make the deal possible.
"He is happy with the settlement," Kasieta said.
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