Judge issues arrest warrant for homeless man in GoFundMe scam
A judge has issued an arrest warrant for the homeless veteran from Philadelphia accused in a GoFundMe scheme with a couple from Burlington County after the man failed to show up to a scheduled court appearance.
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Jan 9, 2019, 12:07 PM
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Updated 2,096 days ago
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A judge has issued an arrest warrant for the homeless veteran from Philadelphia accused in a GoFundMe scheme with a couple from Burlington County after the man failed to show up to a scheduled court appearance.
Johnny Bobbitt was due in a New Jersey court Tuesday to face charges that he violated court-ordered conditions that allowed for his release from jail while awaiting trial.
Bobbitt's lawyer John Keesler says he spoke with his client Friday and expected him to appear in court.
According to prosecutors, the 35-year-old conspired with Katelyn McClure and her then-boyfriend, Mark D'Amico, to concoct a story about Bobbitt giving McClure his last $20.
They raised $400,000, which authorities say was spent on luxury items and casino trips.
GoFundMe says it has refunded everyone who contributed to the campaign.
AP wire services helped contribute to this report.
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