Brady Lum, the former chief operating officer of Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, pleads guilty in federal court to a theft charge involving programs that receive federal funds. According to court filings and reporting across outlets, Lum embezzles more than $600,000 from the museum. The allegations describe conduct that spans several years, during which Lum serves in the role for nearly seven years. The case is presented under a federal theft statute tied to misappropriation from federally funded programs. The reporting notes the plea occurs on July 13, with both sources citing the same overall figure—over $600,000—and the same general description of the charge and timing. The sources do not provide additional details on the specific amounts by year, the particular programs involved, or the museum’s response. The proceedings at this stage focus on the guilty plea and the charged conduct, with sentencing and any further case details pending.