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Former Winnebago County Purchasing Director Sally Claassen covered her face with a notebook as she entered the federal courthouse Thursday afternoon.

A judge sentenced Claassen to 2 years in prison and 1 year of probation - plus 100 hours of community service and a $5,000 fine. She pleaded guilty to two counts of embezzlement back in June.

Prosecutors say she stole approximately $368,137 - a lower amount than previously thought.

Family and friends of Claassen gave emotional testimony on her behalf. Many of them saying they were in disbelief when she was indicted, claiming it was, "completely out of character" for Claassen. That's a sentiment shared by Winnebago County Board Member Gary Jury.

"When I heard that news I was just dumbfounded," he said. "Basically she was always a good person, always willing to help, but unfortunately, she made the wrong decision."

Claassen gave her own tearful apology, saying she is "truly sorry" and "accepts full responsibility for her actions".

"She apologized to the U.S. Attorney's Office and to the FBI for taking up their time, for what she had done. And apologized to the taxpayers of Winnebago County for what she had done. The judge said he felt her apology was sincere, and I believe it was sincere," said Claassen's Attorney, Chuck Prorok.

But that wasn't enough for District Judge Frederick Kapala. He says while he feels Claassen expressed sincere remorse, she still broke the law.

Jury says he agrees with that mentality.

"I believe we need to do this because this is the law. You don't break the law," he said.

While Claassen's crime is clear, the reason behind it remains a mystery.

"I don't believe she has a reason," said Prorok. "I don't believe she knows why she did what she did."

Claassen is paying back all of the money taken, and then some. She owes a grand total of $440,369 in restitution. She's already paid $147,844 of that.

Claassen must report to prison by 2 p.m. on October 27 th, 2016.

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Former Winnebago County Purchasing Director Sally Claassen has been sentenced in Federal Court on embezzlement charges for stealing from the county.

A federal judge sentenced her to two years in prison on both counts which will be served concurrently, meaning she would be released after 24 months. She was also sentenced to an additional year probation.

Claassen will also have to pay restitution to county in 14 days, which is calculated to be $440,369.83 and pay an additional $5000 fine.

She was ordered to report to prison by October 27th.

Claassen had pleaded guilty earlier, and admitted she accomplished the theft by asking two county vendors to submit false invoices. The plea deal also states she used some of that money for personal vacations and home remodeling projects. Claassen resigned from her position last year.

An F.B.I. investigation into the county's purchasing program is ongoing.

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Sally Claassen Sentenced for Embezzlement from Winnebago County

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Former Winnebago County Purchasing Director Sally Claassen covered her face with a notebook as she entered the federal courthouse Thursday afternoon.

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Explanation of California "Embezzlement" laws under Penal Code 503 PC

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lar·ce·ny
(lär′sə-nē)

n. pl. lar·ce·nies

The unlawful taking and removing of another's personal property with the intent of permanently depriving the owner; theft.

[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman larcin, theft, from Latin latrōcinium, robbery, from latrō, robber, mercenary, ultimately from Greek latron, pay, hire.]

larceny
(ˈlɑːsɪnɪ)

n, pl -nies

(Law) law (formerly) a technical word for theft

[C15: from Old French larcin, from Latin lātrocinium robbery, from latrō robber]

lar*ce*ny
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n., pl. -nies.

Law. the wrongful taking of the personal goods of another.

[1425-75; late Middle English < Anglo-French *larcinie, Old French larcin theft < Latin latrōcinium robbery < latrōcin(ārī) to rob, orig. serve as a mercenary, derivative of latrō mercenary, thief]

lar′ce*nist, lar′ce*ner, n.

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shoplifting, shrinkage - the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store; "shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting"

robbery - larceny by threat of violence

biopiracy - biological theft; illegal collection of indigenous plants by corporations who patent them for their own use

skimming - failure to declare income in order to avoid paying taxes on it

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LADUE * Police are investigating after a housekeeper reported she was hit in the head during the burglary of a Ladue home.

Police chief Rich Wooten sent an email to residents Wednesday notifying them of the reported break-in and assault on Upper Ladue Road home that day.

The residents left the home around 9 a.m. Wednesday, Wooten said in the message. The housekeeper told police she entered the home around 11:45 a.m. and heard voices coming from somewhere inside the house.

She tried to find the source of the voice and was struck on the head with an unknown object, according to police. Her injuries were not life-threatening.

The woman was not able to give a description of the assailant.

Police did not say whether anything was taken from the home.

Sgt. Ray Hahs said police have not received any leads on suspects yet, but are checking camera footage from nearby homes as a part of the ongoing investigation.

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Housekeeper attacked in Ladue home during burglary, police say

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LADUE * Police are investigating after a housekeeper reported she was hit in the head during the burglary of a Ladue home. Police chief Rich Wooten sent an email to residents Wednesday notifying them of the reported break-in and assault on Upper Ladue Road home that day.

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New Albany police are investigating an alleged extortion involving the city's finance director but no public money appears to have been involved, city leaders said Oct. 6.

New Albany police are investigating an alleged extortion involving the city's finance director but no public money appears to have been involved, city leaders told ThisWeek on Oct. 6.

New Albany spokesman Scott McAfee and police Chief Greg Jones said Chad Fuller told police at the end of May he had been forced to pay two individuals $70,250 since December.

McAfee said New Albany officials have no reason to believe city funds could have been involved. He said at least three people must sign off on any financial transactions for the city, and the city's auditor is aware of the investigation.

Jones said the alleged extortion began in December, when Fuller agreed to meet a woman via an internet dating website. He said it appeared to be a legal business but police do not know if it is used to facilitate prostitution.

Fuller canceled the date, Jones said, but paid the woman after she asked for money. The woman and a male companion began to request payment from him in exchange for not ruining his business reputation, according to the police report.

Police have no time line for when the extortion investigation would conclude, Jones said, but officers have identified suspects and will attempt to interview them before turning evidence over to the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office for a decision whether to bring charges.

"You want to be right, not necessarily quick," Jones said.

Fuller, who is married, will make $113,124 this year as finance director, according to ohiotreasurer.gov. He continues to serve in that capacity, according to McAfee.

Fuller directed ThisWeek to William Nolan with the Barnes & Thornburg law firm for a prepared statement:

"In response to the police report released today, I apologize for any distraction. I assure the citizens of New Albany that, while I take responsibility for a mistake in judgment in meeting with an individual described in the report, I engaged in no physical relationship with her. Most important, this matter has not affected my commitment to and performance of my job. I have done nothing illegal, but out of diligence have retained legal counsel to consult with if and as needed. My only desire is to put this matter behind me and focus on being the best husband, father and finance director I can be. Finally, I have been in regular communication with my superiors and will continue to work with them so this personal matter does not interfere with my continuing to serve New Albany well as its finance director. I will monitor any further developments in the police investigation and cooperate with them, and communicate further with concerned parties, as appropriate. At this point I will have no further comment as I am evaluating my options with respect to these individuals."

For more on this story, read the Oct. 13 edition of ThisWeek New Albany News.

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New Albany: No reason to believe alleged extortion of finance director involved public funds

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New Albany police are investigating an alleged extortion involving the city's finance director but no public money appears to have been involved, city leaders said Oct. 6. New Albany police are investigating an alleged extortion involving the city's finance director but no public money appears to have been involved, city leaders told ThisWeek on Oct.

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An armed robbery was reported early Friday morning in Carrick.

Police were called to the Uni-Mart on Brownsville Road just before 2 a.m. on Friday.

Officers say a man walked in with a gun and ordered 4 people to get behind the counter with the clerk. He then stole an undisclosed amount of money from the register and belongings from the victims.

He was wearing a green hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, a black hat and a mask. He fled the store on foot. No one was injured.

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Police investigate armed robbery at Carrick Uni-Mart

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An armed robbery was reported early Friday morning in Carrick. Police were called to the Uni-Mart on Brownsville Road just before 2 a.m. on Friday. Officers say a man walked in with a gun and ordered 4 people to get behind the counter with the clerk.

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The act of robbing a person or place.

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A criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property