Former Kansas county attorney pleads guilty to misuse of funds, resigns

NEOSHO COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — Former Neosho County Attorney Linus Thuston pleaded guilty to financial crimes on Wednesday, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced.

A news release from the attorney general's office said Thuston pleaded guilty to misuse of public funds and a sales tax violation. A conviction of misuse of public funds requires forfeiture of office, which he did on Aug. 13, 2024.

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After accepting the pleas...