Former Project BEE Director Sentenced for Embezzling Federal Funds
What happened
Elizabeth Larsen Myers, the former executive director of Project BEE, pleaded guilty to felony theft for embezzling federal funds. She was sentenced to three years of probation in U.S. District Court in Bismarck, and must pay $61,182 in restitution to the City of Minot. Myers will serve her probation in Boston, where she currently resides.
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Why it matters
The theft led to the forced closure of Project BEE in 2024, which provided anti-poverty and homeless services in Minot. Project BEE board members stated they are filing for dissolution due to the financial damage. Minot Mayor Mark Jantzer noted that the repayment of restitution could take up to 20 years.
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Who's involved
- projectThe collaborative enterprise that provided anti-poverty services in Minot.
- MinotThe city that received restitution payments and lost critical anti-poverty services.
- BismarckThe location where the sentencing hearing took place.
- BostonThe city where Elizabeth Larsen Myers currently resides and will serve probation.
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The entities involved
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project
collaborative enterprise, frequently involving research or design, that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
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Minot
seat of Ward County, North Dakota, United States
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Bismarck
capital of North Dakota, United States and seat of Burleigh County
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Boston
capital and largest city of Massachusetts, United States