US EditionWoman pleads guilty to FEMA fraud to get money after Palisades fire
- Hedeshia Robertson, a 36-year-old Lakewood woman, pleaded guilty on May 2 in downtown Los Angeles to federal fraud linked to FEMA disaster relief funds.
- Robertson filed a fraudulent FEMA application on January 28 claiming damage to a Pacific Palisades property she did not own or rent, seeking disaster assistance after the January 7 wildfires.
- In January, wildfires consumed close to 60,000 acres, devastated over 16,000 buildings, claimed 29 lives, and led to a Major Disaster Declaration authorized by President Biden, activating FEMA’s aid program.
- Robertson received approximately $25,000 in FEMA disaster relief funds through fraudulent means and, at the time of her arrest, tried to claim additional assistance for a supposed lease on a San Francisco property, while FEMA provides up to $43,600 for various needs and repair support.
- Sentencing is scheduled for August 1, and authorities noted some criminals view federal disaster benefits as “free money,” highlighting ongoing fraud risks in relief programs.
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