A former New Haven employee – accused of using a city credit card to make personal purchases – pleads not guilty to three charges.
Bianca Bowles was in a New Haven courtroom earlier Friday.
She was fired after an audit found that she allegedly charged more than $13,000.
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Bowles admits buying meals with the card – but she contends that’s a common practice.
She disputes racking up thousands in charges at a hotel.
Her case will continue on November 13.