Here are four things to know:
1. Former Marquette, Mich.-based Superior Health and Vision Therapy Center employee Jamie Jean Tasson was charged with seven felony counts of embezzlement last year, and pleaded guilty to a reduced embezzlement charge on Nov. 3, 2017.
2. Among the initial charges included embezzlement of more than $100,000 and possession of a fraudulent financial transaction device. She was also accused of using a computer to commit crimes.
3. Ms. Tasson’s sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 12.
4. Since learning of the embezzlement, Superior Eye Health and Vision Therapy Center has worked to recover from the financial loss without interrupting service, according to the report.
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