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Oklahoma Cattlemen's President Charlie Swanson Commends Beef Council for Efforts to Seek Justice in Embezzlement of Checkoff Money

Thu, 11 May 2017 06:09:18 CDT

Charlie Swanson, President of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, has issued the following statement following word on Wednesday that the US Attorney's office has filed charges against Melissa Morton for embezzlement against the Oklahoma Beef Council.



"Today the Oklahoma beef cattle industry moves a step closer to justice regarding the embezzlement of Oklahoma Beef Council funds by a former employee. The US Attorney has filed criminal charges against the former Beef Council employee who stole Oklahoma beef producer dollars. We appreciate the Oklahoma Beef Council Board of Directors and Staff in remaining vigilant to seek justice by working very closely with the US Attorney's office. Additionally, we sincerely appreciate their strong commitment and expert talent in continuing the outstanding mission of the beef checkoff which is to educate consumers about beef and the people who raise it."


To view the charges against Morton as filed- click on the PDF Link below




02384_BeefCheckoffEmbzzlementCase.pdf
   
    

 

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