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Public Official Sentenced for Misusing State Funds | Charleston News
A West Virginia state employee, Kelli Rucker, 48, got nine months in prison for abusing state purchasing cards—swiping over $18,000 for personal expenses like gas, electricity, hospital bills, and cable. As an administrative manager for the Division of Labor, she knew better, and her past convictions for fraud and missed court appearances made the sentence stiffer. She must also repay every cent and serve three years of supervised release—a stark reminder that misusing public funds has serious consequences when accountability is breached. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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