Well after telling you what I might do with the money if I had it, I must tell you if I received a check for that amount of money and knew it was for some other organization, I would have to give it back. There are many rules and laws in reference to this kind of activity and though like the teacher involved and many other people I would want to keep and think I should be able to keep the money, it ultimately comes down the fact that it's not my money! Once I find out it's not my money, I'd have to let it go. Many state laws state that it's your civic duty to return the money. If you get lucky someone might give you a reward. Even though the money is quite attractive, the spirit end me would be bugging me until I did the right thing! The teacher involved, as of 5/30/07, was still in jail on a $200,000 bond. She has been charged with criminal misconduct and spending money that is not hers. All of her assets have been frozen. No mention of the money sent to the ex-boyfriend? If he's spent the money, I can't see how he would be penalized. The current boyfriend? Well he's on the run (as of 5/31), a former rapper, he could be anywhere from Minnesota to LA to NY.
Strange twist in this story? As I was reading this news story on msn.com something in my head started saying there's something familiar in this story! When I started reading about the occupation of the lady, her current job, the location and looked back at the name- I almost had a cow! I realized there was a strong possibility I know this lady! Before anyone asks, NO! I wasn't the one that received the $100,000 check! To my disappointment! or my benefit? After doing further research I found some pictures and video that supported this theory more! I met this young lady about a 1.5 years ago while at an educational conference. She was very nice and the actions mentioned above seem far from possible. I keep hoping I will find out that her lawyer is right! The extra information that will come out at her trial will some kind of way exonerate her.
In the event, it doesn't, I want to leave her a message: The only perfect man died on the cross. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Get on your knees and ask the Lord for forgiveness! After this, truly ask the businesses affected for forgiveness and pay back the money you owe! The hardest thing will be explaining your actions to your students. Ask the Lord for guidance and don't waver! Again, this info. is only recommended if you're found guilty. Many times in the country, people forget that we are considered innocent until proven guilty! Let's see what happens!
One last question to ask? Why did the police see fit to place a gun to her heard when they arrested her? Especially after she and the boyfriend appear to have no prior record?
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Good blog. Fascinating that you realized you met this lady before. It's interesting to how money can have such a powerful influence over someone and not always for good, if you are not lead by the Spirit of God. It might be hard for her but I hope she humbles herself as we all need to in whatever necessary areas of our lives.
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