Ex-Brooklyn Museum manager swiped $620,000
- December 27, 2009 13:16
A former Brooklyn Museum manager admitted Wednesday he stole more than $620,000 by cutting checks to phantom employees. Dwight Newton was able to carry out the scheme undetected for more than three years while in charge of payroll and accounting at the venerable institution. Under the plea agreement, Newton must repay the museum every penny he stole. He faces 63 months in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 for wire fraud when he's sentenced in April...