Officials continue to investigate cheating at academy

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFPN) --  Air Force Academy officials released updated information April 30 in an investigation into cheating by some cadets in the Class of 2007.

Since April 22, when interviews began, 61 cases have been forwarded for further investigation, following normal procedures. Of that number, 20 cadets admitted to cheating, officials said.

After the investigations are finalized and if there is evidence of a wrongful act, the cases will be forwarded to either a cadet sanctions recommendation panel or a formal wing honor board.

Both the panel and board hearings will result in either findings of "no violation" or "violation" of the cadet honor code. In cases where a cadet is found to have violated the code, sanctions will be recommended to the commandant of cadets and superintendent for a final decision.

To date, 218 cadets have been interviewed.