Four charged with welfare fraud for food stamps in DeSoto County
When asked what message he would send to those currently committing fraud, DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton’s direct response was, “Don’t do it.” (Bradon LaGrone II/The Daily Memphian)
The individuals are collectively accused of defrauding the government of approximately $131,000 in food stamp benefits by allegedly failing to disclose changes in circumstances and omitting income to qualify for assistance.
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Matthew Barton welfare fraud food stamp benefitsBrandon LaGrone II
Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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