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Greenmeadow embezzler pleads 'no contest'

Original post made on Apr 29, 2011

Kimball Allen, the former administrative manager who embezzled nearly $70,000 from a Palo Alto neighborhood association, pleaded no contest on Friday morning (April 29) in Santa Clara County Superior Court in Palo Alto.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, April 29, 2011, 5:41 PM

Comments

Posted by what is he doing?
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Apr 29, 2011 at 6:32 pm

What kind of job does he have in Alaska that pays $70K in 6 months?


Posted by In Answer
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Apr 29, 2011 at 11:17 pm

No, he has one year to pay it back. If he does not, he goes to prison for 6 months. One year is a short time for someone like him to earn $70,000. It might be easier to serve the time. Probably wouldn't be with the violent criminals anyway since it's a white collar crime. But they will probably be watching to be sure he is at least trying to earn some money to pay back.


Posted by musical
a resident of Palo Verde
on Apr 30, 2011 at 1:20 am

$70,000 take-home-after-tax-and-expenses is a good 1-year target for a greenhorn deckhand on an Alaskan fishing boat. Some oil industry jobs also pay as well at the entry level. Takes a strong work ethic and physical fitness. Key is working 24/7 and not having any free time in town to spend ones earnings.


Posted by Hulkamania
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Apr 30, 2011 at 4:28 pm

"The front of his hair was combed in his trademark ducktail flip."

That, and a good shyster, must have gotten him the deal. Lucky dude.


Posted by saffron
a resident of Mountain View
on May 1, 2011 at 10:15 am

Kimball was my daughters swim coach several years ago at lamvac. He was terrific with the kids and really engaged them. She was very saddened to read about whats happened and that he faced jail time. I really hope this was a stupid mistake and he makes full restitution and gets a second chance. He made a big difference for my kid a few years ago and I hope he can put this behind him and move on.


Posted by Karmel M. Sowers
a resident of another community
on May 3, 2011 at 6:13 pm

I once worked for Kimball at a non-profit in Saratoga. He was a fine person to have as a supervisor and always treated everyone with respect - his staff and community members. I cannot fathom what could have made him commit this crime but the resolution seems fair and the best for all parties. I will continue to pray for Kimball's emotional recovery. It looks like he is making strides in the right direction.


Posted by recovery
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on May 3, 2011 at 7:30 pm

You should pray for his moral recovery as well. I don't think it was his emotions or lack thereof that caused this problem.