MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – A bench warrant had been issued for former Macomb County clerk Karen Spranger on Sept. 10 after she failed failed to appear for a review hearing. Spranger pleaded no contest to a lesser charge in a case accusing her of stealing money from a 78-year-old woman in her care. She was also ordered to immediately pay $1,660 in restitution -- the amount she was accused of stealing from the woman. Pictures from a Chase Bank in January 2019 showed Spranger making the withdrawals allegedly without permission from the victim. Spranger was accused of assaulting the woman when she was confronted but was not charged with assault.

Former Macomb County clerk Karen Spranger has pleaded no contest to a lesser charge in a case accusing her of stealing money from a 78-year-old woman. Spranger was charged with larceny, which is a felony, but pleaded no contest Wednesday to the lesser misdemeanor charge of disturbing the peace. Pictures from a Chase Bank in January 2019 show Spranger making the withdrawals allegedly without permission from the victim. In all, the Macomb County prosecutor said Spranger made eight withdrawals worth $1,660 between Jan. 1 and Jan. 8. Spranger was also accused of assaulting that 78-year-old woman when she confronted Spranger about the money.

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WARREN, Mich. - The last time Karen Spranger faced a judge she was formally being charged with larceny. Prosecutors say Spranger, the former Macomb County Clerk, stole $1,660 from a 78-year-old friend she was taking care of. Spranger was bound over on charges on Tuesday afternoon after waiving the preliminary exam. The case has nothing to do with her tumultuous year as county clerk that consisted of lawsuits and bizarre behavior before she was removed by a judge for lying on an affidavit about where she lived. Spranger was also accused of assaulting that 78-year-old woman when she confronted Spranger about the money.

WARREN, Mich. - The last time Karen Spranger faced a judge she was formally being charged with larceny. Prosecutors say Spranger, the former Macomb County Clerk, stole $1,660 from a 78-year-old friend she was taking care of. Spranger is due in court Tuesday for a preliminary exam at 1:30 p.m. The case has nothing to do with her tumultuous year as county clerk that consisted of lawsuits and bizarre behavior before she was removed by a judge for lying on an affidavit about where she lived. Spranger was also accused of assaulting that 78-year-old woman when she confronted Spranger about the money.

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Toni Morrison, 'Beloved' author and Nobel laureate, dies at 88Toni Morrison, author of seminal works of literature on the black experience such as "Beloved," "Song of Solomon" and "Sula" and the first African-American woman to win a Nobel Prize, has died, her publisher Knopf confirmed to CNN. Metro Detroit weather: Severe storm chances this afternoonA few thunderstorms will develop with the capability of large hail and gusty wind damage. Keep an eye to the skies and the Local4Casters App radar for your late afternoon and evening plans. Ex-Macomb County clerk Karen Spranger due in court on TuesdayThe last time Karen Spranger faced a judge she was formally being charged with larceny. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Ex-Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger at her arraignment for larceny charge. (WDIV)WARREN, Mich. - The last time Karen Spranger faced a judge she was formally being charged with larceny. Prosecutors say Spranger, the former Macomb County Clerk, stole $1,660 from a 78-year-old friend she was taking care of. Spranger is due in court Tuesday for a preliminary exam at 1:30 p.m. Spranger was also accused of assaulting that 78-year-old woman when she confronted Spranger about the money.

Ex-Macomb County Clerk Karen Spranger at her arraignment for larceny charge. (WDIV)WARREN, Mich. - The last time Karen Spranger faced a judge she was formally being charged with larceny. Prosecutors say Spranger, the former Macomb County Clerk, stole $1,660 from a 78-year-old friend she was taking care of. Spranger now has a hearing called a probable cause conference, which is to make sure there's enough evidence for the case to move forward. She has not been charged with assault and her attorney doesn't think it will be added to these charges.

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – The newly elected Macomb County clerk has been barred from using county computers after officials said she violated information technology security protocols. Macomb County attorney John Schapka said last week that Karen Spranger allowed two non-county employees access to her computer, which has confidential information on it. Spranger's computer ban isn't permanent, but more of a suspension until Macomb County officials can make sure the situation doesn't happen again. Spranger offered this statement:Let it be known that the county computer access was denied on January 11, 2017 without any prior notification to my Offices. These protocols and policies need to be clearly outlined for a better understanding of expectations for all those working diligently on behalf of the taxpayers of Macomb County.