Former Illinois Official Facing 20 Years in Prison For Embezzlement
By: Michael C. Fehn
Updated: November 15, 2012
Former Dixon, Illinois Comptroller, Rita Crundwell, is accused of using her position to steal more than 50-million-dollars from the small town over the course of 20 years.
The government says Crundwell used the money to buy property, horses and live a lavish lifestyle.
She pleaded guilty to federal charges, and now faces 20 years in prison.

