New Jersey woman sentenced to prison for collecting $400,000 in viral GoFundMe scam
Produced by 6abc Philadelphia and ABC Localish Studios. Mark D'Amico and Kate McClure started a GoFundMe fundraiser to help a homeless veteran. It went viral and raised thousands of dollars. When authorities began to notice, the scam would crumble.
The truth began to emerge after Bobbitt sued the couple, accusing them of keeping the money for themselves.Still, the couple spent large chunks of the money in a matter of months on lavish casino trips and a BMW. McClure apologized in court, saying,"I had every intention of helping Johnny and I never had any intentions of letting it get as far as it did."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
GoFundMe scam: Kate McClure sentenced to 1 year in federal prisonKate McClure apologized in court, saying, 'I had every intention of helping Johnny and I never had any intentions of letting it get as far as it did.'
Read more »
Kate McKinnon reveals why she left 'Saturday Night Live' after 10 yearsKate McKinnon, the longest-running female cast member in 'Saturday Night Live' history, left NBC's sketch comedy show in May.
Read more »
Prince George Looks So Adorable in 9th Birthday Portrait by Kate MiddletonIris Goldsztajn is a London-based journalist, editor and author. She is the morning editor at Marie Claire, and her work has appeared in the likes of InStyle, Cosmopolitan, Bustle and Shape. Iris writes about everything from celebrity news and relationship advice to the pitfalls of diet culture and the joys of exercise. She has many opinions on Harry Styles, and can typically be found eating her body weight in cheap chocolate.
Read more »
Kate Bush Extends Run on Australia’s Singles ChartHarry Styles’ third studio album does enough to stop Lizzo from claiming a first ARIA Chart crown with “Special.”
Read more »
Prince George Looks So Grown Up in a New Birthday Portrait Captured by Duchess KateThe future king looks like a mini Prince William.
Read more »