Charleroi woman indicated for allegedly stealing from union
A Charleroi woman was charged with embezzlement and theft of labor union assets after she allegedly stole more than $21,000 from a local chapter of the AFL-CIO.
Federal prosecutors said Marianne Rodacy, 64, of Lincoln Avenue was the financial/recording secretary of the United Steelworkers, AFL-CIO, Local 10-53-G when she allegedly stole $21,539.
The one-count indictment was handed down Tuesday. Court filings indicate the alleged theft took place between Oct. 1, 2012 and June 25, 2015.
Should Rodacy be convicted, she will be barred from serving as an advisor, officer, employee or consultant to any labor organization for 13 years, according to the indictment.
Prosecutors said she could face up to five years in prison, a $250,000 fine or both.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan issued a summons Wednesday for Rodacy to appear in federal court to be arraigned on the felony charge. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carolyn J. Bloch recommended Rodacy be released on $10,000 unsecured bond after appearing.
Court paperwork did not list an attorney for Rodacy.