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O. Henry is released from prison in Columbus, Ohio, after serving three years for embezzlement from a bank.

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O. Henry

American short story writer (1862–1910)

William Sydney Porter, better known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American writer known primarily for his short stories, though he also wrote poetry and non-fiction. His works include "The Gift of the Magi", "The Duplicity of Hargraves", and "The Ransom of Red Chief", as well…
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Columbus, Ohio

Capital and most populous city of Ohio, United States

Columbus is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Ohio. With a population of 905,748 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., second-most populous city in the Midwest, and third-most populous U.S. state capital, while the Columbus…
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Embezzlement

Theft of assets from one person or entity by another to whom the assets were entrusted

Embezzlement is a type of financial crime, usually involving theft of money from a business or employer. It often involves a trusted individual taking advantage of their position to steal funds or assets, most commonly over a period of time.
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