A woman who worked as a career coach could spend up to 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to stealing $68,000 from a federal program.
Jessica Anne Miller, 38, of Hickory, pleaded guilty to federal charges Thursday of stealing more than $68,000 from a federally funded workforce development program, according to a news release from the Department of Justice.
Miller pleaded guilty to a wire fraud scheme, which carries a maximum prison term of 20 years and a $250,000 fine. After Thursdayâs plea hearing, Miller was released on bond. A sentencing date for Miller has not been set.
U.S. Magistrate Judge David C. Keesler presided over the plea hearing.