A preliminary hearing for Leigha Barton, the former Wilton clerk/treasurer accused of embezzling from the village, was postponed to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, in Monroe County Circuit Court.
Originally, the hearing had been set for next Tuesday, and then it was changed to Thursday. Barton’s lawyer had requested the postponement to July, according to Monroe County Circuit Court.
Barton is charged with nine counts ranging from tampering with public funds, unauthorized use of her identity as clerk, misuse of documents and theft of public funds. Each of the nine charges carries a potential of up to three years in prison and fines ranging from $4,000 to $10,000 for each count.
The main purpose of the preliminary hearing is for the prosecution to show evidence that the defendant might have committed a felony. If probable cause is established, the accused will be bound over for trial.
