WDJX Fakes His Own Illness For Cash

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WDJX Fakes His Own Illness For Cash

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A former radio personality accused of faking an illness and stealing money donated for medical research was given an August trial date in Jefferson Circuit Court today.

Todd Edward Smith, known on the air as Todd Kelly also faces a trial on similar charges in federal court.

Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Todd Lewis told a circuit judge today that he was not dismissing state charges against Smith or his mother Sybil Smith, even though both have been indicted in federal court.

“Our job is to protect the interest of the commonwealth, not the federal government,â€
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Believe it. I covered his Federal C ourt hearing last week when his Mama rolled over on him...she's testifying against him, and if it does proceed in state court, she'll roll there too.
This guy perpetuated this scheme for almost 3 years. He needs to be run over by a truck.
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What is really sad is that many would-be donors will be, understandably, reticent about donating to legit fundraising for ALS and/or bone cancers.

That he would do such a thing is beyond atrocious. Clearly, he has never witnessed the untold suffering that those with these afflictions must live with. Perhaps part of his sentence might be best served visiting patients and telling them what he did.
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I suspect that even then he wouldn't give a shit.
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