Katherine Jackson, a woman in Indiana, has been accused of fabricating her daughter’s medical conditions for financial gain and the opportunity to win a Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World. Jackson allegedly claimed her 6-year-old daughter was terminally ill, leading doctors to run tests revealing that the child was not taking prescribed medications for her supposed conditions. Medical professionals determined that the child was a victim of medical child abuse due to extensive falsification by her mother. Despite having a genetic mutation, the child’s condition was not terminal. Jackson also collected over $1,500 through a fraudulent GoFundMe page, claiming her daughter had a limited time left to live.
This is not the first time Jackson has been involved in fraudulent activities. Over a decade ago, she misrepresented an organization collecting money for a boy with cancer, even taking cash at the child’s funeral. Jackson was previously convicted of theft, check fraud, and check deception, resulting in probation, house arrest, community service, and restitution. However, she violated her probation and was subsequently sentenced to four years in prison.
Jackson now faces charges of neglect of a dependent and fraud in relation to her daughter’s false medical conditions. The young girl and her sister have been removed from their mother’s care, and Jackson’s past fraudulent behavior has come to light in the investigation. The case serves as a disturbing example of exploitation and manipulation for personal gain.
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