Cadet test cheating investigation continues

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) --  Air Force Academy officials provided the latest numbers May 7 of cadets interviewed and number of cases being forwarded for further action in an investigation into cheating by some cadets in the Class of 2007.

Since April 30, nine more cases have been forwarded for further investigation following normal procedures. This brings the total number to 70. Of that number, 20 cadets have admitted to cheating. The others have denied it, officials said.

Officials said they do not anticipate having to conduct any more interviews unless a cadet comes forward or the investigation warrants further interviews.

To date, 265 cadets have been interviewed.