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Updated: 8:22 PM Nov 19, 2008
Former Wayne BOE Treasurer Pleads Guilty
The former treasurer for the Wayne County Board of Education has admitted to embezzling nearly $7,000 from the county.
Posted: 1:58 PM Nov 19, 2008Reporter: WSAZ News Staff Email Address: news@wsaz.com |
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WAYNE, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- The former treasurer for the Wayne County Board of Education has admitted to embezzling nearly $7,000 from the county.
John Thompson pleaded guilty to the crime last week in Wayne County Circuit Court.
According to court records, Thompson was sentenced to 5 years probation. He must also pay restitution and $100 in court costs.
A grand jury indicted Thompson in November 2007 on a charge of embezzlement and fraudulent use of credit cards.
At the time, police said that Thompson embezzled $9,000 and charged less than $1,000 on a county credit card.
Before the plea, Thompson was scheduled to go trial on the charge Wednesday.
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Let's just stop down talking someone on a public basis. This man will take his shirt off his back for you in the middle of winter. So he made a mistake, have you never? He made a mistake and admitted to it. And how dare you talk about his lack of support and love for the kids. This man is dedicated to the kids. It's just disgusting how small minded people are when posting comments on something. Look at yourselves and then talk about someone. John, keep your head up and remember to tell these people that even if they are hating on you, it just means that they are thinking about you! Daniel
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I go to family court in Wayne County. I keep my son every weekend, all weekend long, and I pay a very hefty portion of my paycheck to my son's mother (who makes more $ than me) for child support. I was warned by the Judge in Wayne County that if I fell behind on my child support that he would send me to jail for a month. This guy STOLE $7,000. No jail time? $100 in court fees? Where do I sign up? I could use the extra money!
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It's obvious most of you DO NOT know John.He is/was not trash,an elected BOE employee,a Democrat,and does not play golf.He is a wonderful father and great person.There are other ways the BOE cheat your children.The higher tiered employees and one elected BOE member discriminate against your children in ways you could never imagine.Starting with the supt. and his assts.,remove them all and start with people who actually care about the students of Wayne Co.I have known John for ten years and feel sure there is more to the story.To the voting public,know WHO you're voting for before you cast your ballot next time.Just because they've served for years doesn't mean they're there for the right reason.They all have personal agendas.Parents,demand to know what really goes on in your schools.John made a mistake but is not a manipulator.To those concerned about the tax $,have you ever exceeded the speed limit?You've just cheated the state out of $!People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones!
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