WICHITA, Kan. (AP)—The highest-ranking University of Kansas official caught in a ticket scalping conspiracy will spend nearly five years in prison for his part in a scheme the cost the university at least $2 million.
Ben Kirtland, the former associate athletic director in charge of development, was sentenced Thursday to 57 months in prison and ordered to make restitution of more than $1.28 million. He also must pay $85,000 to the IRS.
The 54-year-old Kirtland was in charge of fundraising for the nonprofit group that promotes Jayhawks athletics. He is the last of seven defendants to be sentenced in the scheme.
Ben Kirtland, the former associate athletic director in charge of development, was sentenced Thursday to 57 months in prison and ordered to make restitution of more than $1.28 million. He also must pay $85,000 to the IRS.
The 54-year-old Kirtland was in charge of fundraising for the nonprofit group that promotes Jayhawks athletics. He is the last of seven defendants to be sentenced in the scheme.
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