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Ex-Newport County player stole from school to pay off gambling debts – South Wales Argus

A FORMER Newport County AFC player who admitted defrauding the school he worked at of more than £15,000 to pay off gambling debts has been branded an “idiot” by a judge.

Cortez Belle, who played for The Exiles in 2005, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court today, Thursday, after previously admitting two counts of fraud in which he pocketed £15,747.94.

The court heard the 33-year-old, of Orb Drive, Newport, was working as a data manager at Fitzalan High School in Cardiff when he diverted cash intended for the school and a supply teacher into his own bank account.

Lucie Stoker, defending, said her client was “exceptionally remorseful” for his actions.

“But he doesn’t want that to be empty words,” she said. …

Read the full article at: http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/15365112.Ex_Newport_County_player_stole_from_school_to_pay_off_gambling_debts/

Category: GamblingBy Insolvency GuardianJune 22, 2017

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Ex-Newport County player stole from school to pay off gambling debts – South Wales Argus

A FORMER Newport County AFC player who admitted defrauding the school he worked at of more than £15,000 to pay off gambling debts has been branded an “idiot” by a judge.

Cortez Belle, who played for The Exiles in 2005, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court today, Thursday, after previously admitting two counts of fraud in which he pocketed £15,747.94.

The court heard the 33-year-old, of Orb Drive, Newport, was working as a staff absence at data manager at Fitzalan High School in Cardiff when he diverted cash intended for the school and a supply teacher into his own bank account.

Lucie Stoker, defending, said her client was “exceptionally remorseful” for his actions.

“But he doesn’t want that to be empty words,” she said. “H…

Read the full article at: http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/gwentnews/15365112.Ex_Newport_County_player_stole_from_school_to_pay_off_gambling_debts/

Category: GamblingBy Insolvency GuardianJune 22, 2017

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