Former Lower Merion School Board Member to Face Trial for Alleged $50,000 Theft from Employer
Jennifer Rivera, a former Lower Merion School Board member, is set to face trial in Montgomery County Court on felony charges of theft by deception, receiving stolen property, and access device fraud. The charges stem from allegations that Rivera embezzled over $50,000 from her previous employer, SMB, a law firm marketing agency in Bala Cynwyd, between 2024 and 2026. The investigation began in June when SMB officials reported that Rivera used her company-issued credit card for personal expenses. Court documents indicate she allegedly used $1,339 for videography and photography services for a friend's Bar Mitzvah, booked an unauthorized trip to the Bahamas using company credit card points valued at $9,065, and made $23,596 in unauthorized Amazon purchases for personal items. Additionally, an audit revealed Rivera booked travel totaling $25,307 for herself, family, and friends. Rivera waived her preliminary hearing and remains free on $25,000 unsecured bail, with a condition prohibiting contact with anyone a...