Worden Coach Pleads Guilty to Using Team Funds

A youth wrestling coach from Worden has pleaded guilty to making more than $4,600 in unauthorized purchases using the team's bank card.

John Manning pleaded guilty to felony deceptive practices by common scheme Thursday during a hearing before District Judge Susan Watters in Billings.

The plea agreement calls for a two-year deferred sentence and for Manning to pay restitution to the AAU wrestling club. His sentencing is set for May 8.

Prosecutors alleged the 38-year-old used the wrestling club's bank card to make $4,622 in unauthorized purchases between May 23 and June 24 last year.