Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO sentenced for embezzling over $40M
Published on Apr 24, 2025, 6:19:22 PM
Total time: 00:02:45
Published on Apr 24, 2025, 6:19:22 PM
Total time: 00:02:45
Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith was sentenced to 19 years in prison on Thursday for embezzling more than $40 million from the nonprofit over an 11-year period.
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