Stephen Monsanto, the Internal Revenue Bureau official charged with forgery, obtaining money by false pretense, embezzlement and conspiracy, pleaded not guilty Thursday in Territorial Court.
Court documents allege that Monsanto, special assistant to IRB Director Joseph Aubain, stole $195,883 from the agency, according to the Daily News.
If convicted, Monsanto could face up to 37 years in prison.
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