Former Clarkson Construction employee pleads guilty to embezzlement
A former Clarkson Construction Co., technology director pleaded guilty in Kansas City federal court to embezzling almost $300,000 from the company.
Rodney J. Tatum, 42, admitted that he used the company’s money to purchase solid-state hard drives, other computer equipment and 23 iPhones. He then resold the equipment and deposited $269,706 into his personal bank account.
Prosecutors also alleged that he defrauded an Alabama motor sports shop out of $6,567 worth of work.
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This story was originally published October 27, 2014 at 5:19 PM with the headline "Former Clarkson Construction employee pleads guilty to embezzlement."