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Michael’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, and archery.
In 1995, Michael went on a fishing trip to Alaska. Christine did
not participate in Michael’s hobbies.
During 1993 through 1995, the approximate total of the
deposits into, and the withdrawals and payments out of,
petitioners’ joint checking account were as follows:
Year Deposits Withdrawals
1993 $88,883 --
1994 92,138 $92,081
1995 94,415 97,729
In September of 1996, during an audit of the financial books
and records of the City of Molalla, it was discovered that during
1991 through 1996 Christine had embezzled a total of
approximately $225,000 from funds she managed as financial
director for the City of Molalla. Christine was immediately
terminated from her employment with the City of Molalla, and
State criminal charges were brought against her.
On May 22, 1997, Christine pleaded guilty to charges of
aggravated theft, forgery, and official misconduct in connection
with her embezzlement from the City of Molalla. Christine was
sentenced to an 18-month prison term, and Christine was ordered
to pay restitution of $225,000.
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