The former Revere library director charged with stealing more than $270,000 from the city pleaded guilty Tuesday and will now have to serve six months in the Suffolk House of Correction.Robert Rice, 46, changed his plea to guilty in exchange for the dismissal of several of his charges by prosecutors.He must pay full restitution to the city of Revere, an amount totaling about $271,000.Neither Rice nor his attorneys, Stephen Tassinari and Michael Cioffi, would comment following the sentencing in Suffolk Superior Court.Rice reportedly used his position as library director to falsify city purchase orders and then used city money to buy personal items, such as a Rolex watch, various home decorations and toys.Read the complete story in Wednesday’s Daily Item.
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