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Former Energy Department official pleads no contest after being accused of theft

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A former Department of Energy official has pleaded no contest after a woman accused them of stealing her luggage at Harry Reid International Airport.

That's according to court records.

Sam Brinson is a former deputy assistant secretary for spent fuel and waste disposition with the U.S. Office of Nuclear Energy.

The alleged incident happened in December.

Court records show Brinson was facing a charge of theft with a value less than $1,200.

A Nevada judge ruled Brinson must pay $3,670.74 in restitution to the victim, spend 180 days in jail, and stay out of trouble.

Brinson is facing similar charges in Minneapolis, Minnesota.