The Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. Photo from Facebook
A woman from New York is headed to trial in connection with a theft that occurred at the casino owned by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut. Moira Canty, 42, is accused of stealing a $25,000 gaming chip from another patron at the Mohegan Sun. According to news reports, the theft occurred in February. Canty was offered a plea deal but turned it down, according to news reports. She faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $15,000 fine if convicted of first-degree larceny, The Norwich Bulletin reported. The chip has since been returned to the rightful owner, The New London Day reported. Get the Story:
N.Y. woman accused of stealing $25K casino chip rejects plea deal (The Norwich Bulletin 12/8)
Nurse wants trial in Mohegan Sun casino theft case (The New London Day 12/8)
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