THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 Page 7 Former president of Revere special needs nonprofit pleads guilty to stealing from organization Defendant stole more than $42K for personal use on home improvement projects, electronics and concert tickets BOSTON – The former president of the Revere League for Special Needs has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with an embezzlement scheme in which she stole thousands of dollars from the organization for personal use, Attorney General Maura Healey announced this week. On November 9, Michelle DeMauro, 49, of Revere, pleaded guilty in Suff olk Superior Court to Larceny Over $1,200 by a Single Scheme (two counts), Tax Evasion, Failure to Collect or Pay Taxes, Keep Records or Supply Information (one count) and Obtaining a Signature Under False Pretenses (two counts). The Revere League for Special Needs is an organization that aims to “promote the general welfare of children and adults with special needs in the home, church, school, or community.” The organization’s all-volunteer staff donate their time to hold events and activities for members of the organization and do not receive any compensation for their work. Following the plea, Judge Michael Ricciuti sentenced DeMauro for four of the charges to serve six months in jail, suspended for three years of probation, and with Fire fighters battle 2 alarm fire on Sunday the conditions that she pay restitution to the Revere League for Special Needs, complete the AG’s financial disclosure form, complete 150 hours of community service, sign over the proceeds of the fraudulent 401(k) retirement account she illegally set up to the Revere League for Special Needs and stay away from the organization. For a fi fth charge – Tax Evasion – DeMauro was sentenced to three years of probation with the same conditions, to run concurrent with her sentence for the larceny and fraudulent signature charges. Between March 2016 and April 2019, DeMauro used her position as president of the organization to embezzle more than $42,000 in charitable funds that she used for personal expenses, including home improvement projects, jewelry, an iPhone, a laptop, eyeglasses, concert tickets, cash withdrawals and gift cards. In addition, DeMauro made personal purchases using the charity’s tax-exempt status to avoid paying sales tax to the state. She also used more than $5,000 in stolen funds from the organization to set up an unauthorized 401(k) retireA.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 Same Location * Same Service for over 48 Years... Thanks to our customers for their support ! OPEN & READY TO SERVE YOU! MASKS REQUIRED ---------Chris Dan Steve GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Cigar Accessories * Bongs * Vapes * Juice * Juuls * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products Smoker’s Special 15 Cigars - 4 Year Old Tobacco - Handmade - Long Leaf Filler Individually Wrapped - Only $43.95 Humidor Special Desktop Humidors Plus 5 Selected Cigars - EXTRA SPECIAL at $48.95 Travel Humidors Starting at $25.00 Leather Cigar Cases Starting at $15.00 Box Specials ALL MAJOR BRANDS SOLD AT DISCOUNTED PRICES Including: Ashtons * Padrons * Peredome A two alarm fi re was reported at 932 Washington Ave. were fi re fi ghters battled a blaze early Sunday morning. According to reports, no injuries were reporters and several residents had to be evacuated. (Advocate photo by Mike Layhe) Have a Pleasant & Peaceful Thanksgiving! OPEN THANKSGIVING DAY - 8 AM to 3 PM STORE HOURS: 8 AM - 7 PM Mon. - Sat./ Sun. 8 AM - 6 PM Starter Set ment account with herself as the benefi ciary. This case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Gretchen Brodigan of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Offi ce’s White Collar and Public Integrity Division, and Sallyann Nelligan, Chief of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Offi ce’s Financial Investigations Division. The Board members of the Revere League for Special Needs fully cooperated and assisted with the AG’s investigation. The Massachusetts State Police provided valuable assistance to the investigation. Limited Time!
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