GUILTY NJ - Homeless Veteran helps stranded motorist, Motorist keeps $400k of funding, Aug 2018 *Arrests*

[JrzyGirl70]

Sadly these jerks have made me question every single time I want to donate to something, since I was foolish enough to get sucked into their scam.

 

[JerseyGirl]

https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national/man-in-gofundme-scam-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charge/

Mark D’Amico pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Noel Hillman in Camden to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. An indictment unsealed in January 2020 charged D’Amico with a total of 16 counts of conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.

The 42-year-old man had already pleaded guilty to charges in state court last year. His former girlfriend, Katelyn McClure, and homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt Jr. previously pleaded guilty to state and federal charges. Bobbitt was sentenced to five years’ probation on state charges in 2019. Both are scheduled to be sentenced on the federal charges in early 2022.

 

[JerseyGirl]

https://www.wbtv.com/2022/04/01/man--scam-gets-27-month-federal-prison-sentence/
Man in GoFundMe scam gets 27-month federal prison sentence

Mark D’Amico was sentenced in federal court Friday to more than two years in prison. He will also have to serve three years probation once he completes his 27-month term. He also must pay restitution and undergo gambling, drug and mental health counseling.

He had already pleaded guilty to charges in state court last year. His former girlfriend, Katelyn McClure, and homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt Jr. previously pleaded guilty to state and federal charges. Bobbitt was sentenced to five years’ probation on state charges in 2019. Both are scheduled to be sentenced on the federal charges this year.

 

[Seattle1]

https://whyy.org/articles/n-j-man-i... D'Amico will also,man, devoted to his family.

 

[JrzyGirl70]

Good! Scum.. He and his cohorts are the three reasons that I will never donate to another G**F**M. Enjoy your time behind bars..

 

[JerseyGirl]

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/07/21/gofundme-scammer-katelyn-mcclure-prison-sentence/10123091002/

A woman who admitted her role in a scam that raised $400,000 using a fake story about a homeless man received a one-year prison sentence in federal court Thursday.

Katelyn McClure was also ordered to make restitution and serve three years' supervised release. The 32-year-old Bordentown, New Jersey, resident is scheduled to be sentenced on state charges next month and could receive more prison time.

D'Amico, described as the group's ringleader, pleaded guilty to federal charges and was sentenced in April to 27 months in prison. He was also ordered to make restitution and is scheduled for sentencing on separate state charges next month.

Bobbitt was sentenced to five years’ probation on state charges in 2019 and faces sentencing next month on federal charges.

 

[Seattle1]

If I understand correctly, ultimately, all three defendants pled guilty. Seems they would have wanted this behind them since 2018. Not sure why I expected better judgment-- and go straight to jail, from the trio?!

 

[Blondie in Spokane]

New Jersey gets 3 years of jailtime for her role in $400k GFM scam

Katelyn McClure, 32, is already serving a one-year federal term in the case and used to work for the state's Department of Transportation. She asked Johnny Bobbitt Jr. for help in November 2017.

www.dailymail.co.uk

New Jersey woman sentenced to three years behind bars for aiding ex-boyfriend in $400k GoFundMe scam to help Philadelphia homeless veteran who 'gave her his last $20' for gas money​

 

[JrzyGirl70]

Still disgusts me...