Nun accused of embezzling $850,000 from NY college

[one...two...tree 2,762]

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – A Catholic nun who ran a suburban New York City college's finances embezzled more than $850,000 and spent it on herself, federal prosecutors said Friday. The U.S. attorney in Manhattan said Sister Marie Thornton used Iona College funds for her personal expenses from 1999 to 2009. As vice president of finance, she submitted false invoices and had Iona pay her credit card bills, the complaint said. It did not detail her expenses.

Thornton, 62, was arrested Thursday and pleaded not guilty in federal court in Manhattan. She was allowed to remain free. Her attorney, Sanford Talkin, said Friday, "I expect us to reach a resolution that all sides will think is fair."

Thornton's religious order, the Sisters of St. Joseph, said Thornton had been recalled and her activities had been restricted. It said she has been ordered to cooperate with investigators and is being given "emotional and spiritual support."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101210/ap_on_re_us/us_embezzlement_nun

[Danno 1,228]

Boy they don't make Nuns like they used to.

In fact, I can't even recall when was the last time I saw someone which had any Nun Garb on.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Boy they don't make Nuns like they used to.

In fact, I can't even recall when was the last time I saw someone which had any Nun Garb on.

Danno - she's just one nun.

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Boy they don't make Nuns like they used to.

In fact, I can't even recall when was the last time I saw someone which had any Nun Garb on.

Are you a shut in?

[luckytxn 2,264]

I am assuming she didn't blow the money on hookers and coke.

[Ban Hammer 13,355]

I am assuming she didn't blow the money on hookers and coke.

[alienlovechild 75]

Are you a shut in?

There aren't many nuns down south. You're more likely to see Bigfoot skateboarding than a nun in black and white.

Edited December 11, 2010 by alienlovechild