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A 65-year-old Avondale mom swindled over $65,000 in Social Security Disability Benefits meant for her two minor children, according to a federal indictment unsealed April 2, 2026.
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Denise Brooks allegedly stole the funds between November 2014 and November 2023, netting herself $65,764 in the process.
The indictment charges Brooks with theft of government funds, a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a $100 mandatory special assessment.
U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle praised the work of the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General in investigating the case.
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Mary Anne Flippo will prosecute the case.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: White Collar Crime
- Defendant: Louisiana
- Location: LA
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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