Sunday, August 30, 2009

Washington State Woman Pleads Guilty & Gets Sentenced In $300K Embezzlement Case

Tina M. Hunsinger, 48, of Burlington, Washington, pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling at least $300,000 from Commercial Aircraft Interiors, where she had been employed as bookkeeper. Hunsinger was also sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to repay the $300,000. Hunsinger was originally charged with five counts of first-degree theft, but plead out to one count of first-degree theft. The embezzlement occurred between April 2003 and July 2006, according to authorities. Hunsinger reportedly spent the money on personal expenses, credit cards and to support her gambling activities at a local casino.

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