On June 24, 1897, Lincoln, Nebraska, witnessed a milestone in justice as Bartley, a high-ranking state official, was found guilty of embezzlement. The staggering sum of $151,884.45 was siphoned from the state coffers, making it the most brazen default in Nebraska’s history. The trial, a grueling five-day ordeal, pitted the prosecution against Bartley’s defense team, each determined to prove their case.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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