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Pomey Tries to Suppress Confession

Pomey’s lawyers push for separate trial from co-defendant Gomes

“I, Randy Jay Gomes, diverted funds from the Hasty Pudding Theatricals to accounts over which I had control, two of mine and one of Suzanne Pomey’s. I initially stole money to buy drugs, specifically crystal meth, and continued to divert out more as the situation escalated. I also used some of the money to buy some electronic equipment and to travel. I was never proud of what I did and hoped one day when I had beat the addiction and had a job I could pay the Pudding back.”

Of the $91,000 the two allegedly stole, Gomes received about $68,000 of that money and Pomey got nearly $23,000, according to prosecutors.

They allege that Pomey and Gomes used the money to support a “lavish lifestyle,” including Gomes drug habit of ectasty and crystal methamphetamine.

Last fall, HUPD confiscated from Gomes’ room a flat-screen television, 2 CD players, a DVD player, D.J. equipment and 91 DVD movies that were allegedly bought with the money.

Pomey used her share of the money for shopping trips, spa visits and a $500 cell phone, according to sources familiar with the investigation.

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Pomey and Gomes’ are scheduled to appear in court again on June 11, when the motions will be heard.

—Staff writer Jenifer L. Steinhardt can be reached at steinhar@fas.harvard.edu.

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