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Litigation

Mar. 31, 2012

Politicians who say there were bilked target bank

Campaign treasurer Kinde Durkee is expected to enter a plea today. But for several of Durkee's alleged victims, the plea deal is significant for a different reason: It allows them to proceed with litigation against First California Bank.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO - Campaign treasurer Kinde Durkee is expected to enter a plea today for her role in one of the largest embezzlement schemes in California history. But for several of her alleged victims, the plea deal is significant for a different reason: It allows them to proceed with litigation against First California Bank, which they allege turned a blind eye to her activities.


While prosecutors say Du...

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