URBANA, Ill. - An Iraq war veteran pleaded guilty Thursday tostealing body armor, night-vision equipment and other gear whileserving in the Illinois National Guard.
Christopher R. Henkel, 36, told U.S. Magistrate Court Judge DavidBernthal he stole more than $70,000 worth of equipment.
Henkel pleaded guilty to theft of government property. His publicdefender, John Taylor, and federal prosecutor Colin Bruce havenegotiated a sentence that includes 18 months in prison, three yearsof supervised release, a $44,000 fine and $16,000 in restitution,The News-Gazette of Champaign reported.
Henkel was allowed to remain out of prison on bond until thejudge's decision on …
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