Former Ridge Fundraiser Accused of Embezzling $1 Million-Plus
An ex-political fundraiser for former Governor Tom Ridge who admitted stealing money from his campaigns is accused of embezzling more than $1 million.
Court records indicate 44-year-old Laurie Simmons will plead guilty in U.S. District on May 1 to a single count of wire fraud in connection with the money she allegedly stole from two companies she worked for in the Harrisburg area.
Under a plea agreement, Simmons agreed to forfeit property valued at more than half a million dollars, including a $225,000 property in Aruba, $40,000 worth of wine and $35,000 in gold and silver coins.
She could spend up to 20 years in prison.
In 2000, Simmons was sentenced to one year in prison for stealing $93,500 she had raised for Ridge's campaigns.
Court records indicate 44-year-old Laurie Simmons will plead guilty in U.S. District on May 1 to a single count of wire fraud in connection with the money she allegedly stole from two companies she worked for in the Harrisburg area.
Under a plea agreement, Simmons agreed to forfeit property valued at more than half a million dollars, including a $225,000 property in Aruba, $40,000 worth of wine and $35,000 in gold and silver coins.
She could spend up to 20 years in prison.
In 2000, Simmons was sentenced to one year in prison for stealing $93,500 she had raised for Ridge's campaigns.
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