Karen Tenney, Virginia Office Manager, Convicted for Victimizing Orthodontist
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Karen Denise Tenney of Virginia Beach pled guilty to embezzling from a local orthodontist. Ms. Tenney was arrested on February 19, 2020, and charged with a Class U Felony. She pled guilty on February 3, 2021, and was given a five-year suspended sentence with a further five years of probation. She was also ordered to repay $25,000 to the victim and forfeit her firearms permit.
Karen Tenney's Court Records
Ms. Tenney's court record is available HERE.
Prosperident Supervising Examiner Wendy Askins conducted the investigation that resulted in the conviction of Ms. Tenney.
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Orthodontic Practices Are a Prime Target for This Kind of Theft.
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