The embezzlement scandal at St. Leo’s in Lincroft is a devastating example of a breach of fiduciary duty. The former finance director, Joseph Manzi, is accused of stealing over $500,000 in church funds to finance a lavish lifestyle, including sports tickets and a car. This case illustrates the critical legal difference between the criminal prosecution and the civil lawsuit (filed by the church to recover the stolen assets). Abuse of financial trust carries severe consequences: prison time and ma