Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Ex-parent group officer pleads no contest to theft in California

A former president of a San Jose school's parent-teacher organization has pleaded no contest to charges that she stole $50,000 from the group.
The San Jose Mercury News reports that 40-year-old Vanessa Reyes entered her plea to felony grand theft Thursday in Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Authorities say Reyes used a debit card belonging to the Trace Elementary School group to withdraw cash and make unauthorized purchases, including clothing, trips and meals. The embezzlement was discovered after a new treasurer noticed the unusual charges.
Under terms of a plea deal, Reyes will be sentenced to as much as one year in jail. Prosecutors say she's already paid back the amount stolen, plus interest.
Authorities say former treasurer Anne Zingale also made unauthorized purchases on the card. She's due in court next month

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