Ex-Principal Takes Plea Deal in Embezzlement Case
Michael Greening, a Royal Oak resident, pleads guilty to one count of embezzlement in Oakland County Circuit Court.
The former Royal Oak High School principal who was charged with with taking funds from Royal Oak's student activities account has accepted a plea bargain. Michael Greening, 46, of Royal Oak, pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of more than $1,000 but less than $20,000 as part of a negotiated plea deal he struck in Oakland County Circuit Court today. As part of the plea bargain, a second embezzlement count was dismissed, as were two alternative counts. Judge Shalina Kumar ordered a sentencing hearing to be held on Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. When asked if he had come into possession of money belonging to student accounts and used it for his personal use, Greening, under oath, answered, “Yes.” Greening resigned from all employment with the …
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Bill
6:29 pm on Friday, December 21, 2012
I was one of those who suggested we withhold judgement and let the process run it's course. Not that I was defending him. But out of respect for his kids, I was willing to withhold judgement and give him the benefit of the doubt. Though, admittedly, there was little doubt. His wife pretty much hung herself out to dry with her calculated attempt at garnering emotional support through her tearful … more ›