The non-binary and genderfluid former Department of Energy official Sam Brinton appeared today in a Las Vegas court.
Brinton faces a felony grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing a piece of luggage at the Harry Reid International Airport in July.
Judge Joe Bonaventure told Brinton to “stay out of trouble.”
Brinton’s bail is $15,000.
Brinton faces similar charges in Minnesota for allegedly stealing a suitcase at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in September.
In Minneapolis, Brinton is charged with Theft/Take/Use/Transfer Movable Prop-No Consent. It is a federal offense.
Brinton faces 5 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
Charge description: “That on or about 9/16/2022, in Hennepin County, Minnesota, Samuel Otis Brinton intentionally and without claim of right, took, used, transferred, concealed or retained possession of movable property belonging to Victim without consent and with the intent to deprive the owner/entity permanently of possession of the property, and the property.”
The DOE confirmed Brinton does not work there anymore.
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