Patricia L. Long, 59, of Vancouver, Washington, has pleaded not guilty to charges she embezzled more than $500,000 from BuilderNews Magazine where she had been employed as a bookkeeper. According to authorities, over a period of 5 years, Long siphoned funds from the company. She has been charged with ten counts of first-degree identity theft and one count of second-degree theft. Prosecutors alleged that Long embezzled from a prior employer and has a gambling problem. However, she reportedly has no prior criminal record. Meanwhile, the magazine had to go out of business after 15 years.
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