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Woman Purloins 1.5 Million Dollars' Worth of Chicken Wings, Lands in Penitentiary

Elderly ex-food director of an Illinois school district receives a nine-year prison sentence for perpetrating stolen goods.

Thief Makes Off with $1.5 Million in Chicken Wings, Imprisoned for Theft
Thief Makes Off with $1.5 Million in Chicken Wings, Imprisoned for Theft

Woman Purloins 1.5 Million Dollars' Worth of Chicken Wings, Lands in Penitentiary

A 68-year-old woman named V.L., who once served as the food director for schools in Southern Chicago, has been sentenced to nine years in prison by Judge Michele Pitman with the Circuit Court of Cook County's Sixth Municipal District. The case, which took place in Illinois, revolves around the theft of approximately 11,000 cases of chicken wings near me, valued at around $1.5 million. The thefts occurred between July 2020 and February 2022, a period when schools were closed due to the pandemic. V.L. started abusing her role during this time, submitting thousands of orders for chicken recipes from a local school district supplier. The investigation found that she used the school district's van, recorded by CCTV, for taking the boxes of chicken wings. Despite her regular church attendance and lack of prior criminal record, as stated by her lawyer, Patrick O'Byrne, V.L. pleaded guilty to felony theft. It was also revealed that she had a gambling problem, and the proceeds from the unlawful activity were reportedly used for chicken breast recipes. The stolen chicken wings' whereabouts remain unknown. In a surprising turn of events, NFL star Chris Jones, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, offered to pay for the stolen chicken wings with the intention of keeping the 68-year-old woman out of prison. However, despite his offer, V.L. has already been sentenced to prison. The search results do not provide information on the name of the person who proposed to repay the stolen goods and keep the woman out of custody. This offer, while well-intentioned, did not affect the outcome of the case. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of abuse of power and the importance of accountability.

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