Judge shows mercy to Minnesota woman who stole from veterans

0
1246

VeteranCourt

By Randy Furst

In 2009, Patricia Winstead wrote a thesis in her social work program at the University of St. Thomas on the problems veterans face in VA homes, including anger and depression caused by financial difficulties.

On Friday, U.S. District Judge Ann Montgomery sentenced Winstead, 42, to a “significant downward departure” – one year and a day – for stealing more than $292,000 in 198 incidents from 24 veterans over a five-year period. Shehire vets also was ordered to make restitution.

Based on typical time-off provisions, Winstead will be imprisoned for nine months, Montgomery said.

“Read the Full Article at www.duluthnewstribune.com >>>>”

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
EDITORIAL DISCLOSURE
All content herein is owned by author exclusively.  Expressed opinions are NOT necessarily the views of VNR, authors, affiliates, advertisers, sponsors, partners, technicians, or VT Network.  Some content may be satirical in nature. 
All images within are full responsibility of the author and NOT VNR.

Read Full Policy Notice - Comment Policy