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FORT COLLINS, Colo.—The former chairman of the Larimer County GOP has pleaded not guilty to a charge of stealing from the party.
The Coloradoan reports Larry Carillo made the plea Monday ( ). A trial was set for April 23.
Carillo faces a felony theft charge that carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
Carillo allegedly stole more than $17,000 in party funds through ATM withdrawals, debit card charges for personal purposes, and by writing checks to himself or his companies, according to a Fort Collins police affidavit.
He served as party chairman from 2009 to February 2011. Carillo stepped down after he was confronted by party officials.
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Information from: Fort Collins Coloradoan,
