by ALLEGRA ZAMORE
Johnston Probate Judge Priscilla Facha DiMaio enters a vehicle after
pleading not guilty in Providence Superior Court to charges stemming
from a stolen collectibles investigation, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023.
(WJAR)
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A Johnston
probate judge went before a judge Wednesday to face charges stemming
from the investigation into the theft of collectibles from a Cranston
man's estate.
Johnston Probate Judge Priscilla Facha DiMaio and her attorney refused to comment after pleading not guilty to charges of attempting to obtain money under false pretenses over $1,500 and providing a false document to a public official.
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| A Johnston probate judge was on the other side of the bench on Wednesday, facing charges related to an alleged theft of collectibles from an estate. (WJAR) |
A grand jury indicted five people, including DiMaio, for their roles in the alleged theft of valuable sports cards and guns from the estate of a Cranston man who died in 2021.
The sports cards had an estimated value of $1 million and the firearms were worth more than $100,000.
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| File image of Johnston probate judge Priscilla Facha DiMaio. (WJAR) |
DiMaio is accused of filing an application for approval of fees for work she claims she did on the estate. Prosecutors said those claims are false.
Her bail was set at $10,000 personal recognizance.
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| Johnston probate judge Priscilla Facha DiMaio and her attorney refuse to answer questions following a court appearance connected to a theft case on Aug. 2, 2023. (WJAR) |
Johnston Mayor Joe Polisena Jr. released a statement saying DiMaio was immediately placed on leave and a final decision about her employment will be made once the case is resolved.
DiMaio's attorney will be filing a waiver of extradition request so that she can visit her sister out of state and see clients.
She is due back in court in October.
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Johnston probate judge pleads not guilty in stolen collectibles case
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