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Public Official Pleads Guilty to Stealing Housing Funds | Raleigh News
Debbie Woodell, former head of the Dunn Housing Authority, just got two years in prison and must repay over $232,000 after admitting to stealing federal funds—funneling money to her husband’s company for fake work, swiping housing credit cards for personal gear like ATVs, and even stealing kitchen appliances for her own home. Her husband, Kevin Lee Tyson, also pleaded guilty and faces three years of supervised release and repayment of over $207,000. This scandal exposes how public officials betray vulnerable communities—and the U.S. Attorney’s message is clear: exploiters will pay. Listen in…
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