Former Detroit-area union treasurer charged, accused of embezzling close to $50K
Prosecutors say Cathy Long used her position to ‘forge names of authorized signers on checks’
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DETROIT – A Detroit woman has been charged after she was accused of stealing money from the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO branch and Laborers International Hall of Fame (LIHOF).
According to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, 61-year-old Cathy Long has been charged with two counts embezzlement by an agent or trustee $20,000 or more, but less that $50,000, three counts of uttering and publishing, using a computer to commit a crime, and larceny of $20,000 or more.
Livonia nurse charged with stealing vaccine from TCF Center in Detroit
A 41-year-old Livonia nurse has been charged with stealing two syringes of COVID-19 vaccine from a clinic in TCF Center, the Wayne County Prosecutor s Office said Wednesday.
Saeedeh Elahi is accused of taking the doses of the Moderna vaccine Monday from the Detroit vaccination site. The woman allegedly placed the syringes and two vaccination cards in her purse, Prosecutor Kym Worthy said.
“There is simply no excuse for this alleged conduct, Worthy said in a statement. State and local governments have been doing their level best to get vaccines to as many people as possible, she said. This case should send a loud and clear message that this conduct is criminal and will be taken seriously.”
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Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy said the displaying of a flag with racist imagery did not amount to the charge of ethnic intimidation after a Grosse Pointe Park resident put up a KKK flag for their neighbor to see.