Janesville School’s embezzlement case heads toward trial

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The 34-year-old Janesville woman, accused of stealing from Janesville School District student organizations is pleading not-guilty.  Jessica Warner-Reed appeared before Rock County Court Commissioner Stephen Meyer Tuesday morning to face charges including theft, forgery, and filing a false income tax return. The former bookkeeper at Janesville Craig High School was arrested after an investigation started last July revealed possible embezzlement. Money was discovered missing from several clubs, teams and groups over a nine-year time frame dating back to 2006. Police say the total could be more than $300,000 dollars. A jury trial is being planned.