Posted on 04/04/2019 7:37:36 PM PDT by blam
The onetime president of the NAACP’s Spokane, Wash., chapter, Rachel Dolezal, reached a settlement with the state last month regarding her welfare fraud case.
Dolezal, who made headlines in 2015 after her claims of being African-American were debunked by her own parents, reached a diversion agreement on March 25 that required her to pay restitution and complete 120 hours of community service, her attorney confirmed to KXLY on Thursday.
“I think it’s a fair and equitable resolution of the matter,” Dolezal attorney Bevan Maxey said. “I don’t believe she tried to obtain benefits that she wasn’t entitled to. Needless to say, she’s been through a lot. I believe this is the appropriate way to solve it.”
Dolezal, 41, who changed her name to Nkechi Diallo in 2016, was arrested in May 2018 on charges of first-degree theft by welfare fraud, perjury in the second degree and false verification for public assistance, FOX 28 reported.
She allegedly collected close to $9,000 in state assistance from the period between August 2015 and November 2017, despite depositing more than $80,000 during that same time frame.
Her 2015 book, “In Full Color,” is what tipped investigators off that she had been cashing in on book sales, speaking engagements and other sales.
Maxey told KXLY that if Dolezal agrees to the terms of the agreement, her charges will be dismissed.
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A little bit harsher than Jussie’s punishment. No Hollywood privilege, I guess.
She ought to start a recovery support group with Jussie.
Call it “Liars Anonymous”.
I missed the name change and the criminal charges.
They should throw her in the slammer for five years. We sorely need examples of cheaters being severely penalized to restore some semblance of law, order and blind justice. “...if Dolezal agrees to the terms of the agreement, her charges will be dismissed.” — that is utterly RIDICULOUS. Another Smollet slap on the wrist.
Nacho Diablo?
“I don’t believe she tried to obtain benefits that she wasn’t entitled to.”
Even though she applied for them, accepted them, and spent them. Apparently this lawyer is using a definition of the word “tried” that I am unaware of.
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That’s what I heard. I sure did!
Think of the money she will save on ‘bronzer’ if she just goes natural again.
At least they didn’t white wash this case.
Steaming Pantload Award to her lawyer.
What a fag hag!
Black Like Me was part of the Reading Curriculum when I was in Junior High School, so was Animal Farm and 1984.
Waddya expect? It's a lawyer (spit!)
Stupid ol’ Rachel Dolezal should have claimed to be an Indian instead. She would probably be a U.S. Senator today. Or at least a Harvard professor.
Black is black, as Los Lobos said...
That’s a good reading list. I haven’t read the book. I remember when the movie came out, but haven’t seen it. I like James Whitmore and have always been curious about what he did with the role.
I can hear her saying, “I get it. I really do.” Oft quoted by softheaded liberals.
Lol. She didn’t “try”.
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