Computer Hack Forces FMU To Revamp Security Measures

Two Florida University employees and five students are facing charges involving cash payments, computer hacking, and sexual favors in exchange for grades.

Both men are accused of changing more than 600 grades for 122 students at FMU (until recently known as Florida Memorial College). A female student also allegedly had sex with Franklin in exchange for changed grades.

Peet worked as a computer technician in the registrar's office, Franklin as a data entry clerk at the University. Peet was fired and Franklin resigned during the investigation.

School officials say Peet and Franklin are the masterminds behind the grade-changing operation and are suspected of having changed their own grades while fraternity brothers at the school.

Peet has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and violating intellectual property and computer access laws. Franklin, still at large, faces the same charges.

Three of the five students who helped execute the changes are charged with racketeering. The five students are accused of conspiring to recruit other students wanting their grades changed, and receiving cash payments to make the switches.