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N. Idaho woman pleads guilty to embezzling
Court Watch |
2011/11/12 11:22
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A northern Idaho woman has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $260,000 from Coldwater Creek.
Susan Alene Hopkins, also known as Susan Scott, pleaded guilty to one count of grand theft on Thursday. The Bonner County Daily Bee reports that a second grand theft count is being dismissed as part of the deal.
Authorities say the former Coldwater Creek executive used a company credit card to embezzle the money between 2006 and 2010. Police say she also took money from the Panhandle Alliance For Education between 2008 and 2010.
The 54-year-old Hopkins is scheduled to be sentenced in February. Prosecutors are recommending a suspended prison term of three to 10 years and 90 days in jail.
The plea agreement also calls for Hopkins to repay $251,943.
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