Kate McClure due in NJ court on charges stemming from GoFundMe scandal

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Monday, April 15, 2019
Kate McClure expected in N.J. state court
Kate McClure expected in N.J. state court: Jeannette Reyes reports on Action News at 4 a.m., April 15, 2019

The woman involved in the South Jersey GoFundMe Scheme is expected in state court Monday.

Kate McClure already pleaded guilty to federal charges last month.

Watch the report from Good Morning America in the player above.

McClure is accused of helping to make up a fake story about the generosity of homeless veteran Johnny Bobbitt, in order to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations via the GoFundMe website.

TIMELINE: Key events in the GoFundMe hoax investigation

Bobbitt was recently sentenced to 5 years probation in New Jersey for his role in the scam.

35-year-old Johnny Bobbitt (left), 28-year-old Kate McClure (center), and 39-year-old Mark D'Amico (right)

The duo's alleged accomplice, Mark D'Amico, denies any wrongdoing.

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