Acting U.S. Attorney Lynn Jordheim announced that on Monday, Jessica McGillis, 36, of St. John, N.D., was sentenced before U.S. District Court Judge Daniel L. Hovland. McGillis pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny on April 5
Hovland sentenced McGillis to one year of probation and a $25 special
assessment paid to the Crime Victim's Fund. McGillis repaid the Belcourt Hospital Employees Recreational Association before sentencing.
From March 2008 to September 2008, McGillis served as the treasurer of the
BHERA, which is an organization of employees from Indian Health Services. McGillis took funds from BHERA to make unauthorized personal purchases and payments.
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The case was investigated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs - Turtle Mountain
Agency.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandi Sasse Russell prosecuted the case.
