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Woman who admitted to welfare fraud must repay $11K

By Howard B. Owens

A Maple Street resident who admitted to welfare fraud will serve five years probation and must repay $11,341.18 after being sentenced in Genesee County Court.

Kerry Ackley, 39, admitted in May to a felony count of attempted grand larceny, 3rd.

She received benefits after failing to report her receipt of worker's compensation. She was originally charged with four counts of offering a false instrument for filing and the grand larceny charge.

Ackley is also barred from receiving food stamps.

Doug Yeomans

Lets see, she's out of work collecting disability and now a convicted felon which pretty much makes her unemployable so good luck with collecting that restitution!

Aug 4, 2012, 11:52am Permalink
Cheryl Wilmet

I know of a few who scam the system but to turn someone in it may end up biting my butt in the end so I stay quiet but it is real nice to see someone paying the price for their scam. They may not be able to repay but it's nice to know they are off the system.

Aug 4, 2012, 2:43pm Permalink

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