NEW ORLEANS—Karen Sork, age 50, a
resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, was charged yesterday in a one-count bill
of information for bank theft relating to her unauthorized embezzlement of
funds from her employer, announced U.S. Attorney Jim Letten.
According to the bill of information,
while Sork worked as an employee at a Whitney Bank branch located in the New
Orleans area, she stole approximately $56,299.19, which she used for her own
personal use and benefit.
If convicted, Sork faces a maximum term
of imprisonment of 10 years, a $250,0000 fine, restitution, and three years of
supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
United States Attorney Letten reiterated
that the bill of information is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant
must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case was investigated by the Federal
Bureau of Investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United
States Attorney Jordan Ginsberg.
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