Feb. 10--A former McHenry County assistant state's attorney faced a judge Tuesday morning on charges she stole thousands of dollars from an ex-boss.
Robin L. Perry, 51, of Spring Grove, is accused of felony theft of funds, according to court records. She was arraigned Tuesday on an indictment alleging that, on multiple occasions between 2012 and 2015, she "exerted unauthorized control" over accounts held by Guy Youman, a civil attorney in McHenry who employed Perry for less than a year.
Perry pleaded not guilty and was appointed a public defender.
Youman, reached by phone, said he "discovered things" about a year ago that led to the investigation. He emphasized the money allegedly stolen was from his -- not his clients' -- accounts.
"Everyone ... I hire is by word of mouth," Youman said. "I don't place ads, I get referrals and try to do a good job in judging character."
Prosecutors have not outlined how much money Perry is accused of stealing. Two counts against her allege she stole $10,000 to $100,000; four other counts are for alleged thefts of $500 to $10,000, records show.
Perry was taken into custody Friday and was released on a $5,000 bond Saturday, according to officials and records.
Perry worked as an assistant state's attorney in the civil division in McHenry County in the 1990s, officials said.
Amanda Marrazzo is a freelance reporter.
