HOUGHTON, MI— A former Michigan Tech student charged with taking items from a 9/11 memorial has been sentenced.
Avery Lawrence pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of malicious destruction of a memorial. She was accused of stealing hundreds of American flags and a number of signs honoring those who died in the 9/11 attacks.
Lawrence was sentenced last week to 12 months of probation and 15 days of community service. She must also pay $583 in restitution.
As part of her probation, Lawrence was ordered to refrain from using drugs and alcohol and must stay away from Tech’s campus.
