A shocking case of theft has rocked the city of Cleveland, Ohio, as 62-year-old Barbara J. Clark is charged with stealing nearly $190,000 from the Social Security Administration.
According to the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Steven M. Dettelbach, a criminal information was filed in U.S. District Court today charging Clark with theft of public money.
The alleged theft, which occurred between 1983 and 2014, resulted in a staggering loss of approximately $188,973 to the Social Security Administration.
The investigation into Clark’s alleged crimes was conducted by the United States Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General. The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Lisa J. Sanniti.
If convicted, Clark’s sentence will be determined by the court after review of factors unique to this case, including her prior criminal record, if any, her role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violation. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and in most cases it will be less than the maximum.
A criminal information is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. Clark is entitled to a fair trial, in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Case details:
Defendant: Barbara J. Clark
Criminal Charge: Theft of Public Money
City and State: Cleveland, Ohio
Date: (Unknown)
Sentence: (Unknown)
Amount Stolen: Approximately $188,973
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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