The former Idaho director of an organization that raises money for breast cancer awareness was sentenced to at least three years in prison for taking more than $170,000 from the charity.
Mary Guinard, who had been head of the Boise affiliate of Komen for the Cure until August, was sentenced to up to 14 years behind bars in 4th District Court on the grand theft conviction, with three years fixed. She also received 14 years for a forgery charge and must make restitution.
Guinard served for 2 1/2 years as executive director of the local group. Prosecutors say she embezzled money through unauthorized checks and fake credit card charges discovered after an internal audit.
Guinard, who says she spent most of the money on gambling, has been diagnosed with mental illnesses including bi-polar disorder and impulse control. (AP)
