Worker stole $1.5M worth of Chicken Wings

August 29, 2024

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A school worker from Illinois has been sentenced to nine years in jail for stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings.

Vera Liddell, 68, carried out this year-long heist from July 2020, using a school cargo van to transport 11,000 cases of chicken wings that were meant for students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Liddell, who had worked as the head of food services for a decade, was caught when a business manager noticed that the school’s food budget was $300,000 over during a routine check. The schools were closed due to the pandemic, but meal kits were still being prepared and sent to students learning from home.

Liddell bought the wings using school funds, but the students never received them. She was charged with theft and operating a criminal enterprise and later pleaded guilty.

Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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At the end of the day, the classroom looked untidy. Crayons were scattered on the floor, and books had been left on desks. Sophie picked up the pencils first, then stacked the readers into neat piles. She checked under the tables for rubbish before she washed the paint brushes. When the room was finished, her teacher said it was much easier to pack up for the next lesson.

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Sophie liked using paint brushes during art time. Crayons were scattered on the floor at the start. The classroom was left ready for the next lesson. Books were stacked into neat piles on the desks.