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Thief Avoids Jail Time

CHATTANOOGA, TN—After pleading guilty to theft, Kelly Madewell will be making monthly payments of just under $200 to pay back her former employer, Murray Printing. She stole more than $67,000, of which $15,000 was covered by insurance. Madewell presented a $27,000 check in court, leaving $49,000 to pay off. She was given a suspended 10-year sentence, pending repayment, and must serve 100 hours of community service.