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State police aren't laughing about the person who passed some funny money -- a $200 bill with President George W. Bush's picture on it -- at a women's clothing store. Police yesterday charged Deborah Trautwine, 51, of Jeannette, with theft by deception for allegedly passing a bogus $200 bill at the Fashion Bug store in Hempfield Plaza on Aug. 22.

Store Clerk Accepts $200 Bill George W. Bush is currently the U.S. President, but he's not currently currency. GREENSBURG, PA-September 1, 2004 — Pennsylvania state police aren't laughing about the person who passed some funny money – a $200 bill with President George W. Bush's picture on it – at a women's clothing store. Police on Wednesday charged Deborah Trautwine, 51, of Jeannette, with theft by deception, for allegedly passing a bogus $200 bill at the Fashion Bug store in Hempfield Plaza on Aug. 22. There is no such denomination, even without Bush's picture on it. Police said they didn't...

Charges Dropped in Case of 'W' Dollars Charges Dropped Against Woman Accused of Passing $200 Bill With President Bush's Picture on It The Associated Press Nov. 13, 2004 - A case of funny money has ended happily for a woman who had been charged with passing a bogus $200 bill with President George W. Bush's picture on it. Prosecutors in Pennsylania's Westmoreland County dropped all charges Friday against Deborah L. Trautwine, 51, after she paid the store in real currency.Trautwine "wasn't aware that it ... wasn't actual legal tender," said her attorney, Harry Smail Jr.Trautwine could not be reached...