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4. Woman who called Michelle Obama an 'ape' defrauded FEMA of $18K

Mon May 13, 2019, 07:15 PM

May 2019

Feb. 17, 2019, 6:16 PM EST
By Janelle Griffith

A West Virginia woman who was fired from her job in 2016 after writing a demeaning Facebook post about Michelle Obama pleaded guilty Tuesday to defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency out of thousands of dollars in disaster benefits.

Pamela Taylor, 57, admitted to falsely registering for more than $18,000 in FEMA disaster benefits after flooding in Clay County, West Virginia, in June 2016, the U.S. attorney's office said Wednesday in a statement. The floods killed 23 people.

Taylor claimed that her primary residence had been damaged in the flood and that she was staying in a rental property, the prosecutor's office said. Her home was not damaged, however, and she still lived there ...

In her plea deal, Taylor agreed to pay restitution of $18,149.04. She faces up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000 when she is sentenced on May 30.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-who-called-michelle-obama-ape-defrauded-fema-18k-n972621

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Remember that woman who called Michelle O. an ape in heels? [View all] DURHAM D May 2019 OP

Good. We should bombard the prison with Michelle's book. Vinca May 2019 #1

With a mug like that, one would think they would keep their trap shut. TheBlackAdder May 2019 #62

Yes! She is Scarsdale May 2019 #63

Good, damn good! MLAA May 2019 #2

Good. Before she even disappears into prison for Hortensis May 2019 #3

Woman who called Michelle Obama an 'ape' defrauded FEMA of $18K struggle4progress May 2019 #4

As I always say, ya gotta be stupid to be a racist. For a measly 18k... brush May 2019 #12

Agree nt spooky3 May 2019 #20

actually she lost her job due to her stupid tweet stevesinpa May 2019 #70

I doubt she'll see any serious jail time OnlinePoker May 2019 #79

Wow!! Dumb as post... oh..I forgot dotard lovers think laws are for everyone except them Thekaspervote May 2019 #61

Should have stolen $180,000,000. Then she would have gotten away with it!! nt Lucky Luciano May 2019 #67

Lock her up!! emmaverybo May 2019 #5

It's Schadenfreude time! OhZone May 2019 #6

Hand me a bucket of Schadenfreude Chicken. I'm hungry tonight. nt Xipe Totec May 2019 #15

Tasty! nt OhZone May 2019 #27

Love that chicken from Schadenfreude! n/t Different Drummer May 2019 #35

She will be VERY popular amongst the prison population! donkeypoofed May 2019 #7

The African-American prison population in America is disproportionately high. calimary May 2019 #83

Ex-W.Va. official defrauded FEMA struggle4progress May 2019 #8

Aside from the immorality, how stupid do you have to be to spooky3 May 2019 #19

"But that's $600 a year -- and it's tax free!" struggle4progress May 2019 #24

"and how much do I need if I'm getting three squares a day and a free room?" :-) spooky3 May 2019 #47

you need to realize just how stupid this woman is stevesinpa May 2019 #71

True! And how about the chutzpah of someone spooky3 May 2019 #73

You mean like her: it will be so refreshing to have a classy, beautiful, dignified First Lady MagickMuffin May 2019 #85

Well, bless her heart. Cracklin Charlie May 2019 #9

Thoughts and Prayers, Pamela! True Blue American May 2019 #65

UPDATE: State takeover of Clay County Development Corporation, director removed struggle4progress May 2019 #10

If you monkey with FEMA safeinOhio May 2019 #11

Of Course She Is! Expect Any Less from a Scumbag Like Her? DoctorJoJo May 2019 #13

Barr will put his finger on the scale of justice....just watch...then tRUMP will pardon her. SayItLoud May 2019 #14

She's a good person rpannier May 2019 #17

It's part of the Deep State's jayschool2013 May 2019 #21

Of course I do rpannier May 2019 #30

You mean she's a fine person. lunatica May 2019 #43

Yeah, she one o' them 'fine people'. 🤧 n/t sprinkleeninow May 2019 #34

Lock her up rpannier May 2019 #16

I love good karma stories. Thanks! Nt spooky3 May 2019 #18

Effective Crookery 101: If you're doing illegal stuff, DON'T call attention to yourself! nt Buns_of_Fire May 2019 #22

for some reason KT2000 May 2019 #23

So, she's sort of a felon in an orange jump suit patphil May 2019 #25

Well, well, well. So she's rotten to the absolute core. Even for a Repub. Honeycombe8 May 2019 #26

Send her tots and pears. muntrv May 2019 #28

We hear all need to invoke an old German word: Schadenfreude! machoneman May 2019 #29

Womp womp Dorian Gray May 2019 #31

So, what was her sentence? James48 May 2019 #32

She is being sentenced this month but I can't find the date. nt DURHAM D May 2019 #36

Well, she shouldn't worry to much. Doreen May 2019 #33

No doubt she will, if possible. n/t Different Drummer May 2019 #40

The funny thing about her being able Doreen May 2019 #52

well well well....i missed it to in Feb..thanks for sharing.. samnsara May 2019 #37

FYI, we are all Apes maxsolomon May 2019 #38

Everything you say is true. n/t Different Drummer May 2019 #41

Not that thing in the picture ProudLib72 May 2019 #51

A pig with lipstick and eye shadow. smirkymonkey May 2019 #58

I want to jab a spoon in there and give it a stir! ProudLib72 May 2019 #59

Hence, her original missive was or was not a pejorative? LanternWaste May 2019 #78

At least she'll be able to vote if Bernie has his way. Tipperary May 2019 #39

she will be sentenced on May 30, 2019 Celerity May 2019 #42

Thanks for finding that. DURHAM D May 2019 #45

She'll probably get about a year sentence but certainly deserves whatever she gets. Shrike47 May 2019 #44

Made my day! Thanks... KSNY May 2019 #46

Good riddance to that piece of garbage! StarryNite May 2019 #48

Amazing SMoss May 2019 #49

Good bdamomma May 2019 #50

Oh I have a sad Horse with no Name May 2019 #53

Good to know. Aussie105 May 2019 #54

looks like an uglier, fatter Tammy Faye Astraea May 2019 #55

And I bet there are will be some streaking, make-up-melting tears... Blue Owl May 2019 #77

Where's Nelson when you need him? Initech May 2019 #56

Lordy, does she ever look in a mirror?! That's some really poor grooming right there. nt Hekate May 2019 #57

No.. never too late for Cha May 2019 #60

Karma... Raster May 2019 #64

man racism did make her look 'nasty' johannsyah May 2019 #66

... Soxfan58 May 2019 #68

At least she'll be able to vote if Bernie has his way. Tipperary May 2019 #69

Hey don't knock her. She is the Republican Woman of the Year. olegramps May 2019 #72

30 years looks good on her!!! BlueJac May 2019 #74

We need good news occasionally. :) patricia92243 May 2019 #75

She is due to be sentenced on the 30th. MrsCoffee May 2019 #76

I'm happy to see that. PatrickforO May 2019 #80

Womp womp...good riddance to bad trash. Moostache May 2019 #81

Hoping! cmeneer May 2019 #82

Somewhat instant Karma spanone May 2019 #84

Enjoy selling cigarettes LW1977 May 2019 #86

God Forbid. BigDemVoter May 2019 #87

Couldn't have happened to a nicer person. Nitram May 2019 #88