Woman who embezzled $124K from American Legion sentenced in court

[Leroy N. Soetoro]

TROY – A Bethel Twp., Miami County, woman was sentenced Monday to five
years of community control and restitution for embezzling more than
$124,000 from the Piqua American Legion Post 184.

Mary A. Branham, 46, was sentenced in Miami County Common Pleas Court on
one count of felony theft for stealing from post bank accounts between
Jan. 1, 2017, and Oct. 11, 2020.

“I do hope you understand the impact you have had not only on the legion
but on the people, they serve,” Judge Jeanine Pratt told Branham.

The judge also noted that foundations and institutions that support the
legion’s work receive their money from community members wanting to help
others.

Branham said during a March hearing in which she pleaded guilty that she
has a gambling addiction and has been getting treatment. A Piqua police
detective said in his reports that Branham said she was taking money to
play Keno while working at the legion post.

Branham cooperated with investigators from day one of the investigation,
said defense lawyer Jon Paul Rion.

“I am ready to pay the restitution … to get this behind me,” Branham said.

Several legion post leaders attended the sentencing, but did not comment.

Branham has made $30,000 in restitution, leaving a $92,425 to repay, said
Paul Watkins, first assistant county prosecutor.

Pratt sentenced Branham to complete five years of community control
sanctions, pay restitution and court costs, continue mental health
treatment, perform 50 hours of community service and attend gamblers’
anonymous at least twice weekly.

An 18-month prison term is available if Branham fails to comply with the
conditions of community control, Pratt said, adding, “I hope not see you
back Ms. Branham.”

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