Mother convinces co-workers her daughter has cancer, spends money raised on riding lessons
A British ex-policewoman raised hundreds of pounds by tricking colleagues into believing her daughter was suffering from leukemia. In reality, she was using the money on lessons for her daughters, aged 12 and 15, who are successful show-jumpers.
Rachel Hewitt, 39, pleaded guilty in court yesterday to a charge of misconduct in public office and a separate charge of fraud. She will be sentenced on June 6.
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What goes on in people’s heads??? I joke I’d like to rob a bank to have money for all my kids’ and my horsey adventures, but I know enough not to actually DO it! Where is the disconnect for these people? What color is the sky on your planet, where you think, yep, this is a darn good idea?? Oye veh.
Wow.. How does this happen? I actually have cancer and no one is giving me money! By the way I am currently accepting any and all money.