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PublishedJune 26, 2016
Circumstances that made it easy for Viles to steal not unique to Anson
In the wake of one of the largest prosecuted instances of municipal theft in Maine history, experts say other communities should evaluate their financial practices and see if they should make changes.
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PublishedJune 22, 2016
Viles ‘in a league of her own’ after guilty verdict in $500K theft from town, prosecutor says
Former Anson tax collector Claudia Viles was convicted Wednesday on 13 charges — one felony and 12 misdemeanors — that she stole excise tax money, tampered with public records and didn't pay income taxes.
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PublishedJune 20, 2016
‘Free range chicken’ Viles took about $100,000 a year between 2009 and 2014, prosecutor says
Former Anson tax collector Claudia Viles, charged with 13 counts related to missing town money, did her job with no oversight, former and current town employees testify, but her lawyer says investigators jumped to conclusions.
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PublishedJune 15, 2016
Jury picked for Claudia Viles trial
The case against the former Anson tax collector goes to trial Monday in Somerset County Superior Court, when the prosecutor said the amount of money the state believes Viles took from the Town Office will be revealed.
Claudia VIles