Norbertine brother charged with stealing $2 million from abbey
Prosecutors say Owens used the stolen money to fund personal investments and purchase a house.
A former Norbertine brother in New Mexico has been indicted for allegedly stealing $2 million of abbey money while serving as the community’s treasurer and overseeing a construction project.
James Joseph Owens, 68, was arrested Jan. 23. He has been charged with eight counts of wire fraud, 23 counts of engaging in monetary transactions in property derived…