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Mary Ellen Smith, Spokane nonprofit director, indicted for stealing $49K and evading $422K in taxes.
Mary Ellen Smith, administrative director of the Spokane non-profit Guardians Foundation, has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly stealing over $49,000 from the organization and failing to pay $422,000 in employment taxes.
The charges stem from her role in managing city-run shelters from 2021 to 2022, during which the foundation received over $1.7 million in 2021 and nearly $1.9 million in 2022 in federal grant funds.
The City of Spokane terminated the contract after discovering missing funds, leading to an investigation.
If convicted, Smith could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Mary Ellen Smith, directora de la organización sin fines de lucro de Spokane, acusada por robar 49 mil dólares y evadir 422 mil dólares en impuestos.