The preliminary hearing for Vivian Hammoud, who was fired by NIU for inconsistencies in her credentials, was held June 26.

Hammoud was hired as NIU’s affirmative action assistant director Jan. 4 only to be officially terminated on April 5.

After receiving a search warrant, police seized almost 100 items of evidence from Hammoud’s Westmont apartment, which were presented to the judge at the hearing.

The DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s office is using these items to charge Hammoud with two counts of forgery.

Among the items seized on May 23 were ink stamps with signatures and dates, two passports with differing last names, four embossed seals from three universities, blank W-2 forms, blank birth registration certificates and various typewriter and computer equipment.

The complaint made for the search warrant states Hammoud allegedly used false transcripts stating she completed two years of law school, when she actually flunked out.

The judge evaluated the evidence as well as arguments for and against Hammoud and found probable cause for the accusations made by NIU.

Arraignment was held on June 28 where Hammoud plead not guilty and demanded a speedy trial. The case will resume on July 7 at the DeKalb County Courthouse.