Published: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 11:34 a.m.
Theft case begins against son of lieutenant governor
The son of Washington Lt. Gov. Brad Owen was due in a Thurston County courtroom today to face charges of theft and forgery stemming from his allegedly improper receipt of nearly $20,000 in disability payments in 2009 and 2010.
Attorney General Rob McKenna filed four counts of theft and one count of forgery against Owen, 39, following a lengthy probe by an investigator for the state Department of Labor and Industries.
Each of the theft charges carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and/or a $20,000 fine plus restitution, according to documents filed with the court. The forgery charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail and/or a $10,000 fine.
Copies of the allegations provided by McKenna's office are attached to this post.
Attorney General Rob McKenna filed four counts of theft and one count of forgery against Owen, 39, following a lengthy probe by an investigator for the state Department of Labor and Industries.
Each of the theft charges carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and/or a $20,000 fine plus restitution, according to documents filed with the court. The forgery charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in jail and/or a $10,000 fine.
Copies of the allegations provided by McKenna's office are attached to this post.
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