Crimes
Harrison allegedly stole between $80,000 and $100,000 in funds from the U.S. governing administration in Iraq, using the money to install a deck and hot tub in her New Jersey home. She was the second United States Army officer and the fourth person charged in December 2005 for their involvement in fraudulent activities.
Harrison's responsibilities as an active duty officer were to develop contract solicitations and order contracts for the CPA's reconstruction efforts in the south central region of Iraq.
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