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Saks saleswoman gets fine, jail, community service

A former Saks Fifth Avenue jewelry saleswoman has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and 100 hours of community service after being convicted of stealing from the luxury goods store. She was also fined $96,000.

Cecille Villacorta, who's 52, was told to surrender Aug. 10. She was convicted of larceny in March and faced up to seven years in prison.

Prosecutor David Nasar says Villacorta's...

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