A southeast Kansas county attorney pleads guilty to misuse of public funds.
Neosho County Attorney Linus Thuston entered the plea this week in Neosho County Court in Erie. The 54-year-old Thuston pleaded guilty to misdemeanor violation of the Retailer Sales Tax Act and to another misdemeanor charge of misuse of public funds. The second charge requires a forfeiture of office. Thuston resigned his position with Neosho County on August 13th.
Associate Deputy Attorney General for the State of Kansas Jessica Domme said there were many allegations against Thuston and the state pursued those with sufficient evidence to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. All allegations against Thuston have been forwarded to the Office of the Disciplinary Administrator – the agency that reviews and investigates complaints of misconduct against attorneys in the State of Kansas – to determine if additional disciplinary action will be taken against him.
