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'FOOTBALL-SIZED TUMOR' Scammer Won't Face Jail Time
Madison Russo told the world she was battling pancreatic cancer and had a tumor “the size of a football."
It was all a lie.
After Russo bilked donors out of more than $37,000 through her posts on social media, some eagle-eyed medical professionals began questioning her diagnosis. The anonymous witnesses noticed inaccuracies in the photos she posted of herself and contacted authorities.
Russo is arrested and charged with first-degree theft. Now, under a plea deal, Russo gets a suspended sentence and stays out of jail
Joining Nancy Grace today:
Kirby Clements- Attorney at Law, Author: "How to…
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