But the story wasn't true, authorities said, as McClure and Bobbitt pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal charges. "D'Amico and McClure allegedly conspired to create the false story to obtain money from donors." D'Amico is not facing federal charges. But all three -- McClure, D'Amico and Bobbitt -- are facing local charges of second-degree theft by deception and conspiracy to commit theft by deception. JUST WATCHED GoFundMe couple, homeless man facing charges Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH GoFundMe couple, homeless man facing charges 02:19That lawsuit invited a search warrant, a deposition and an investigation into their campaign, which uncovered the alleged conspiracy.

Source: CNN March 07, 2019 01:20 UTC