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flag Mary Ellen Smith, Spokane nonprofit director, indicted for stealing $49K and evading $422K in taxes.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The City of Spokane terminated the contract after discovering missing funds, leading to an investigation. flag If convicted, Smith could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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