Maine fisherman pleads guilty to faking disability, collecting $157,000 – The Portland Press Herald

Daniel Fitzsimmons of Whiting now faces up to 5 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Source: Maine fisherman pleads guilty to faking disability, collecting $157,000 – The Portland Press Herald

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Stories such as this give the impression that many people are cheating and are able to work. It is very difficult to prove that you are disabled and unable to work. May the government catch those who are defrauding the taxpayers and making it more difficult for people who are truly disabled.