Michigan woman allegedly took $121k in benefits as disabled uncle lacked utilities

Over seven years, Laura Whisenant reportedly misappropriated nearly $121,000 in Social Security funds intended for her uncle, who was left without essential services. Prosecutors reveal this case is a facet of a wider crackdown by the DOJ on Social Security fraud. Numerous other cases of benefit misconduct across states have surfaced. Court proceedings are anticipated to tackle the allegations against Whisenant in the near future.