Iilee Pederson
WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI (WSAU) — The former Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Marshfield, accused of multiple counts of fraud and theft in a business setting, is scheduled to reach a plea deal on the charges this afternoon.
Iilee Pederson faces nearly a dozen counts, including three felony counts for theft of between $2,500 and $5,000 in a business setting and five counts of providing fraudulent documents as a corporate officer.
The alleged withdrawals occurred between June 2022 and June ’24 and totaled $120,000. When confronted, the 40-year-old said she took the money because a relative was having financial difficulties.
Representatives of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Marshfield said they have recovered $100,000 from their insurance company.
Pederson has been free on a $50,000 signature bond with several conditions, including a full no-contact order with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Marshfield. She is also barred from working for any other charitable group and cannot leave Wisconsin without prior approval.
Today’s plea and sentencing hearing is scheduled for 1:15 PM. The hearing had been scheduled for September 9th, but was delayed.
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