A D.C. Department of Human Services employee is accused of accepting sexual favors and nearly $400,000 in cash in exchange for doling out welfare benefits valued at more than $1.4 million, according to court documents. In the criminal information court filing, prosecutors said Demetrius McMillan, a social services representative “solicited, received, accepted and agreed to receive $380,000, and sexual favors” in exchange for issuing cash and food assistance benefits. A plea agreement hearing is scheduled in U.S. District Court on Thursday, according to the court calendar. Gary T. Holliday, 49, pleaded guilty Feb. 27 to a federal wire fraud charge in connection with a scheme to divert more than $400,000 in welfare funds intended for District residents. Read more:Former D.C. government employee pleads guilty in $400,000 welfare fraud schemeLocal newsletters: Local headlines (8 a.m.) | Afternoon Buzz (4 p.m.)Like PostLocal on Facebook | Follow @postlocal on Twitter | Latest local news

Source: Washington Post March 14, 2019 02:37 UTC