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Embezzler’s attorney may ask for state to drop charges

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The defense attorney for Rita Crundwell says he may ask that state charges be dropped against the disgraced former Dixon comptroller. Crundwell has admitted in federal court to stealing more than $53 million from the small northern Illinois city. But she also faces similar charges in Lee County.