Judge Rejects 'Shopaholic' Defense
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal judge in Pittsburgh isn't buying the defense of a woman who claims a shopaholic disorder caused her to steal nearly $758,000 from the Westinghouse subsidiary where she used to work.
As a result, Mary Beth Klorczyk of North Huntingdon Township, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison.
Authorities say Klorczyk stole the money from WesDyne International by using a company American Express card to pay for vacations, home improvements, jewelry, a Mercedes Benz and other items. They say she covered up the thefts by creating 1,700 bogus expense invoices.
Klorczyk's attorney says she couldn't help herself. But Judge Donetta Ambrose agreed with prosecutors who noted Klorczyk managed to control her spending on her personal credit cards, but not the company card.
As a result, Mary Beth Klorczyk of North Huntingdon Township, has been sentenced to 33 months in prison.
Authorities say Klorczyk stole the money from WesDyne International by using a company American Express card to pay for vacations, home improvements, jewelry, a Mercedes Benz and other items. They say she covered up the thefts by creating 1,700 bogus expense invoices.
Klorczyk's attorney says she couldn't help herself. But Judge Donetta Ambrose agreed with prosecutors who noted Klorczyk managed to control her spending on her personal credit cards, but not the company card.
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