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February 3, 2006; 12:10 p.m.Breaking NewsGee sentenced to 11 months in county jail, $120,000 restitution
Prosecutor Alan Schneider recommends what he believes is an appropriate sentence for former East Bay Township clerk Janice Gee, while defense attorney James Hunt and Gee listen during her sentencing hearing in a packed Grand Traverse courtroom. Thirteenth Circuit Court Judge Philip Rodgers on Friday imposed the maximum sentence allowed under pre-sentencing guidelines for nine felony embezzlement counts on which jurors convicted Gee last month. "For many years, when you did payroll every two weeks you committed an intentional wrongful act that benefited you," Rodgers told Gee. "It appeared to be simple, unvarnished greed." Gee, 60, also was ordered to forfeit her retirement pension and deferred compensation accounts to East Bay, a charge of $120,000 to cover lost funds, auditing and legal costs. "I express my remorse for what I have done," Gee told Rodgers. "I would like to apologize to the citizens of East Bay, my friends and my family." "This wasn't an accident?" Rodgers asked Gee about her earlier contention that money disappeared because of a software error. "You are willing to finally admit that?" After a moment, Gee quietly responded, "Yes." Rodgers told Gee, who faced a maximum of five years in prison, that he considered sending her to prison but was satisfied justice had been served with the restitution order. Rodgers also ordered Gee to serve five years probation, not hold any jobs handling money, and warned her he would not approve any early release on her sentence. When news happens during the day, the Record-Eagle wants to be the first to tell you about it. Sign up for our Breaking News e-mail alerts and we'll send you a message whenever we post breaking news on our Web site. Sign up now on our Subscribe page. See Related Stories: Gee ordered to return retirement benefits - January 27, 2006 Township appoints new clerk - January 18, 2006 Ex-supervisor sentenced - January 18, 2006 No more paychecks for felon Janice Gee - January 13, 2006 Jury finds Gee guilty - January 12, 2006 Forensic accountant testifies against Gee - January 11, 2006 Gee trial set for Tuesday - January 9, 2006 East Bay treasurer faces court hearing - January 6, 2006 Embattled clerk removes desk, triggers burglar alarm - January 4, 2006 Gee paid $23,000 for doing little work - December 22, 2005 Township might not recoup its losses - December 15, 2005 Residents are not as forgiving of Bartko as officials - December 15, 2005 Bartko pleads guilty - December 14, 2005 Audit reveals special assessment district mess - December 11, 2005 Gee will stand trial next month - December 10, 2005 Accountants missed many red flags - December 4, 2005 Other townships pondering changes - December 4, 2005 Bartko hears felony counts - November 29, 2005 Two more face charges in financial scandal - November 23, 2005 News Break: Ex-supervisor, current treasurer charged - November 22, 2005 Records show township paid planner from U.P. - November 13, 2005 Signature goal reached for recalls - November 9, 2005 East Bay Township probe widens - October 27, 2005 Bid for state's assistance in removing Gee falls short - October 12, 2005 East Bay recall petition drive thriving - October 11, 2005 Gee trial delayed as prosecution continues to build case - October 1, 2005 Audit: East Bay Township clerk took $62K - September 28, 2005 Residents demand answers from East Bay board - September 16, 2005 Audit may result in more charges - September 14, 2005 East Bay residents to circulate petitions - September 3, 2005 East Bay finances: 'Little stuff' totals thousands - August 28, 2005 Prosecutor says East Bay probe may widen - August 26, 2005 Former supervisor likely purchased personal items - August 21, 2005 East Bay Township clerk is back to work - August 21, 2005 More money may be missing in East Bay - August 16, 2005 Lile suggests shutting down East Bay government - July 22, 2005 East Bay Township supervisor expects 'real ugly' meeting - July 22, 2005 East Bay assessor to be paid as fate is determined - July 12, 2005 Errors pile up in review of East Bay records - July 10, 2005 Public backs East Bay probe leading to arrest of clerk - June 28, 2005 East Bay Township clerk charged with embezzlement - June 23, 2005 Township officials pushed for audit leading to Gee's arrest - June 23, 2005
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