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Catathome
of Augusta, ME
Sep 4, 2008 6:13 PM
Hey Zippy here's another slap in the face for the residents..... Mr. Kobrock removed measures to prevent a theft like this just 2 weeks before Mrs. Coty began her "new" career. His words when removing them "this is what's best for the city". Suppose the mayor and council have investigated the Manager's actions that allowed for this to happen.... I think not!!!! I say it took 6 years to take the money should take the same amount of time plus interest for a fair punishment. Speaking of interest will Coty be paying any?????report abuseZippy T-bone
of Gardiner, ME
This is a slap in the face to the residents of Gardiner.
Common criminals that break and enter or steal cigs and beer get 9 months or more.
She stole hundreds of thousands in taxpayer funds. This was pre-meditated organized crime.
Ever wonder why you keep reading about this type of theft every year in different cities and towns (e.g. Manchester)? The punishment does not fit the crime. These people get off easy every time.
She put up property for the bail money, but where did she come up with the $100,000.00 in restitution that she has already paid back?
I beleive that she embezelled one hell of a lot more than $195.000.00
Crime does pay.report abuse
Sep 4, 2008 12:35 PM
It really bothers me that the "State" is agreeing with this theif's attorney to go along with a sentence cap of 9 months.
This is a slap in the face to the residents of Gardiner.
Common criminals that break and enter or steal cigs and beer get 9 months or more.
She stole hundreds of thousands in taxpayer funds. This was pre-meditated organized crime.
Ever wonder why you keep reading about this type of theft every year in different cities and towns (e.g. Manchester)? The punishment does not fit the crime. These people get off easy every time.
She put up property for the bail money, but where did she come up with the $100,000.00 in restitution that she has already paid back?
I beleive that she embezelled one hell of a lot more than $195.000.00
Crime does pay.report abuse
Back Woods
of Waterville, ME
Sep 4, 2008 12:14 PM
Be Like Karen Franzose of Madison...Hire John Also and make sure Brent Davis ADA is the negotiator!! Also, hopefully the same lame judge that won't over rule the DA and the Lawyers plea bargain! all that is needed is "I so sorry,I'll pay it back and be done with this!! goshhh why are people so evil they have to steal and hurt others this way?? We are all in the same finacial stuggles right now but we work harder and longer hours to compensate..NO STEAL!!report abuseYou must be a registered user of MaineToday.com to post a comment. Register or log in.
