Monday, December 22, 2025

DOJ Charges California Food Stamp Official for Sending Benefits to Dead People – Then Spending Them

Recent news articles highlight various events, including criminal activities, fraud schemes, and notable incidents, providing insights into community responses and significant actions taken by authorities.

1. Homeowner vs. HOA Over Holiday Decor

• A Colorado homeowner faced threats from their Homeowners Association (HOA) for displaying a large 28-foot inflatable Santa.

• Neighbors rallied to support the homeowner, leading to a victory for them.

2. Amazon Delivery Driver Incident

• Amazon issued an apology after a delivery driver allegedly dropped off a package and took the homeowner's cat.

3. Jillian Michaels' Quick Response

• Fitness personality Jillian Michaels surprised a 'race-baiter' during an interview by stating "You know I'm Arab, right? "

4. Texting During a Crime Incident

• Tyler Robinson was reported to have texted a friend about Charlie Kirk’s murder shortly after the incident occurred.

5. DC Police Crime Data Allegations

• Jeanine Pirro discussed how Washington D. C. police may have manipulated crime data, claiming a thorough investigation into the discrepancies.

6. Drive-By Shooting Related to Hanukkah

• A drive-by shooting targeted a Jewish family’s Hanukkah display in California shortly before a massacre, marking a troubling incident of hate.

7. Brown Recluse Spider Bite

• A woman suffered severe complications from a brown recluse spider bite, leading to nearly total paralysis.

8. Fraud by Welfare Worker

• Leticia Mariscal, a former welfare worker in California, was charged with fraud for allegedly stealing over $40,000 in food assistance funds intended for deceased individuals.

• Mariscal misused her access to county databases to issue benefits and benefits cards to dead individuals, allegedly spending the funds herself.

• Her fraudulent activities were uncovered after a family member questioned food assistance received by a grandmother in a nursing home.

• If convicted, Mariscal could face ten years in prison and a significant fine.

9. Historical Cold Case Solved with DNA Evidence

• After 42 years, DNA evidence solved the case of five Texans kidnapped and executed following a robbery at a KFC restaurant.

10. Prison Sentence for Assault on ICE Agent

• Diego Barron-Esquivel received a 20-year prison sentence for strangling an ICE agent during an altercation.

These articles illustrate a range of significant incidents capturing community concern, legal actions, and social responses. They reflect on issues ranging from fraud and crime to public acts of discrimination, demonstrating the complexity of modern societal challenges. 

https://www.westernjournal.com/doj-charges-california-food-stamp-official-sending-benefits-dead-people-spending/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=PostSideSharingButtons&utm_campaign=websitesharingbuttons

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