Mississippi woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
WALTHALL COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AUG 6 – Pearly Youngblood was ordered to pay $16,598.40 in restitution and sentenced to five years of probation for submitting false Medicaid claims, officials said.
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Mississippi woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi woman pled guilty to Medicaid fraud, according to the Attorney General's Office. Attorney General Lynn Fitch (R-Miss.) said Pearly Youngblood, 43, of Taylorsville, was arrested on August 21, 2024, and charged with welfare fraud for knowingly submitting false claims for Medicaid services that she did not provide. McComb police officer killed in shooting Youngblood was ordered by Judge David Strong to pa…
Walthall woman pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud - Daily Leader
A Walthall County woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to one count of Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Wednesday that Pearly Youngblood, of Taylorsville, had been investigated and prosecuted by the AG’s Office. “Medicaid is an important part of our social safety net, providing access to medical services for those who would otherwise not be able to afford it,” Fitch said. “My office is dedicated to holding those wh…
Mississippi woman faces probation, multiple fines after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud - SuperTalk Mississippi
A Mississippian will pay a couple of fines and serve time on probation after fessing up to engaging in Medicaid fraud. Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced on Wednesday, Pearly Youngblood, an employee of Blessing Hearts Healthcare, knowingly submitted false claims for Medicaid services that she did not provide. Blessing Hearts is a Tylertown-based healthcare provider. On July 28, Walthall County Circuit Court Judge David Strong ordered Youngblo…
Woman sentenced for Medicaid fraud
Woman sentenced for Medicaid fraud MattWilliamson Wed, 08/06/2025 - 09:53 AM A Taylorsville woman has been ordered to repay more than $16,000 that she received as a result of defrauding Medicaid while working at a Tylertown healthcare provider, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said. Pearly Youngblood pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud. Read more about Woman sentenced for Medicaid fraud Read more about Woman sentenced for Medicaid fraud1265…
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