Fishing association director admits embezzling over $100,000

[WB Staff]

The former executive director of the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishing Association pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing more than $100,000 from the nonprofit group over almost two years.

David J. Smith, 39, pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $100,000 from MSSA. He faces a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a $25,000 fine. Prosecutors plan to ask for a five-year sentence with no time off for good behavior.

Anne Arundel Circuit Court Judge Michael Wachs agreed to Smith’s request to delay his sentencing hearing until April 30 to give him time to pay $136,239.50 in restitution to his former employer.

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[mark poulson]

So will repaying the money make him less guilty? Thieves are the worst!