Sentencing for woman behind alleged fundraising fraud pushed back again

A Flathead County District Courtroom choose has once more pushed again the sentencing of a lady accused of defrauding donors with a pretend most cancers analysis, this time on the request of prosecutors.

Amy Elizabeth Glanville, 47, of Kalispell was anticipated to obtain her sentence for felony theft Dec. 15. She pleaded responsible to the cost by means of an Alford plea in August after reaching a cope with prosecutors.

In an Alford plea, the defendant maintains their innocence whereas acknowledging the probability of a jury returning with a responsible verdict.

Earlier this month, although, Decide Heidi Ulbricht continued the sentencing after studying prosecutors had not notified all the victims within the case about negotiations concerning restitution. In accordance with courtroom paperwork, Glanville bilked donors out of as a lot as $60,000 between 2016 and 2020, elevating cash partly via GoFundMe to assist with therapy for a fictional most cancers analysis.

Ulbricht rescheduled the sentencing, asking that prosecutors attain out to all these caught up within the alleged scheme.

“I actually strongly consider they have to be given a chance to take part,” she stated on the time, setting a brand new sentencing date for Dec. 22.

However in a movement filed in district courtroom Dec. 19, Deputy County Lawyer Andrew Clegg requested for an additional delay to bear in mind witness requests and scheduling conflicts. A number of have since requested to talk at her sentencing, Clegg wrote, however couldn’t make the Dec. 22 date. Moreover, Glanville’s lawyer, Lane Bennett, had journey plans between Dec. 26 and Jan. 4.

Clegg additionally famous the courtroom date would possibly run on the lengthy facet.

“Lastly, it’s anticipated the listening to shall be longer than a typical sentencing listening to and the state requests one to 2 hours if the courtroom can accommodate,” he wrote.

Ulbricht acceded to Clegg’s request a day later and ordered sentencing continued to Jan. 13.

Prosecutors are anticipated to advocate she obtain a deferred three-year sentence for the felony, proceed psychological well being counseling, serve 75 hours of neighborhood service and pay restitution. Authorities started investigating Glanville after leaders at Easthaven Baptist Church grew suspicious of her claims, courtroom paperwork stated.

Confronted, Glanville allegedly admitted to creating up the most cancers analysis. As a part of the scheme, she had family and friends take her to phony medical appointments and used a number of cell phones to pose as medical suppliers, courtroom paperwork stated.

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