Chapter 19 - Elena pleads

Elena eventually accepted a negotiated plea.
Financial counts:
Fraud/embezzlement-related offense.
Forgery/false instrument.
Attempted evidence tampering connected to cabin.
Burglary-related offense reduced based on no physical injury and her plea.
She did not plead to every charged count.
In court:
“Did you submit reimbursement requests you knew were false?”
“Yes.”
“Did you use Adrian Carter’s signature without authorization?”
“Yes.”
“Did you receive trust funds for your own benefit?”
“Yes.”
“Did you enter the cabin after being told not to and seek the USB?”
“Yes.”
Then motive.
Judge did not require emotional explanation.
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Facts enough.
Sentencing later.