Boren's attorney Bob Burke released a statement, saying in part, "It is a fishing expedition." And pointed to the current OU President James Gallogly as a possible source of the leaked allegations.

"David Boren held a lifelong love for Oklahoma and a desire to make it a better place. While I never asked, I suspect within less than five years as president, those three reasons no longer applied.

News 9 reached out to David Boren’s attorney who said, “"I am aware of Jess Eddy being interviewed by Jones-Day.

FILE - David Boren, president of the University of Oklahoma, speaks during the unveiling of a statue of former head football coach Bob Stoops in Norman, Okla., Saturday, April 14, 2018.

David Boren, a lifelong public servant and educator, left a lasting legacy in Oklahoma and beyond. While he is best known for his roles as governor, U.S. senator, and president of the University ...

David Lyle Boren had more positive influence on Oklahoma in the state’s first 117 years than any other individual. He is the only Oklahoman to serve as a member of the state Legislature ...

“David Boren was a superb leader. He made an indelible impact on Oklahoma and our nation as a state legislator, as governor, as senator, and as president of the University of Oklahoma.

David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has died By TIM TALLEY and ...

"David Boren held a lifelong love for Oklahoma and a desire to make it a better place. While I never asked, I suspect within less than five years as president, those three reasons no longer applied.

David Boren, the former Oklahoma governor and longtime U.S. Senate intelligence chief who went on to lead the University of Oklahoma after his retirement from politics, has died.