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  • Woman who erroneously received $2.6 million says she's no swindler (Hmmmm.....)

    10/02/2008 2:20:00 PM PDT · by MplsSteve · 49 replies · 1,310+ views
    Minneapolis StarTribune (aka The Red Star) ^ | 10/02/08 | Rochelle Olson - Staff Reporter
    For the first time since she erroneously received a $2.6 million check from the state and went on a spending spree that included cars and jewelry, Sabrina Walker told her story Thursday, tearfully saying she never imagined herself in court for a criminal sentencing. "Indeed this was a mistake. I didn't create this," she said. "I didn't swindle the state. I didn't trick anyone. I have suffered greatly from the moment this has been done. My dreams have been shattered." Walker, 38, of Minneapolis, asked for mercy and compassion. District Court Judge Marilyn Rosenbaum said she'd already been given some...