A former mayor and city clerk in central Kentucky have pleaded guilty to multiple charges two weeks before their trial was to begin.
The News Enterprise reports former Hodgenville Mayor Terry L. Cruse pleaded guilty in Nelson Circuit Court to nine counts of abuse of public trust and two counts of complicity to theft. Charges of theft, violating campaign contribution restrictions and forgery were dismissed.
Former City Clerk MaDonna Hornback pleaded guilty to 54 counts of abuse of public trust and two counts of complicity to theft. Two theft charges were dismissed.
A grand jury indictment accused both of using a city-issued fuel credit card to make personal purchases.
The plea agreement also calls for them to pay restitution to the city of more than $16,000.