Bookkeeper accused of stealing $800,000 to go on trial

ASTON, Pa. - October 23, 2013

Only Action News was there as 55-year-old Ruth Phillips walked into an Aston courtroom for a preliminary hearing Wednesday.

Prosecutors allege that Phillips forged 687 checks from the account of Pop Tuna buildings between 2007 and 2013.

They add that Phillips allegedly took $850,000 to pay credit card bills and finance her lifestyle.

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