Former Walkerton-Lincoln Twp. interim library director pleads guilty

The former Walkerton-Lincoln Township interim library director pleaded guilty to using taxpayer money for personal expenses.

Scott Klingerman pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud.

Court documents showed Klingerman admitted to using the library's debit card in 2010 for unauthorized ATM cash withdrawals.

In 2011, the library board opened a new account.

Klingerman admitted from 2011 to April 2013, he used the library card once again for unauthorized personal expenses.

He now faces up to 20 years in prison, up to a $250,000 fine and will have to pay restitution as part of his plea agreement.

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