Nanny pleads guilty to stealing $280,000 from Boston family, using money on luxuries
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A former nanny for a Boston family has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $280,000 from her employers and using the money on vacations, jewelry and other luxuries.
Stephanie Lee Fox, of Randolph, pleaded guilty Tuesday to three counts of bank fraud.
The 30-year-old was hired to care for the couple's two children. Federal prosecutors say she forged checks stolen from the family, cashed them in amounts up to $9,785, and then shredded bank statements to conceal the thefts.
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Fox was ordered to repay the money. Her lawyer says she has "taken responsibility" but is currently unemployed.
Prosecutors say Fox has already turned over three Movado watches and a diamond pendant she bought with the money.
She is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 18.