I call BS. Finish the investigation. If the former employee doesn't want to give a statement then so be it. Go with the facts at hand close the investigation make it part of the record so some unsuspecting department doesn't hire this person. Ethics anyone? Oh I'm under investigation? Oh I think it's a good time to resign or retire. It is exactly what it appears to be.
I call BS. Finish the investigation. If the former employee doesn't want to give a statement then so be it. Go with the facts at hand close the investigation make it part of the record so some unsuspecting department doesn't hire this person. Ethics anyone? Oh I'm under investigation? Oh I think it's a good time to resign or retire. It is exactly what it appears to be.