MitchThe$nitch Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 TACOMA, Washington (AP) -- A woman admitted Monday that she coached her two children to fake retardation starting when they were 4 and 8 years old so she could collect Social Security benefits on their behalf. Rosie Costello, 46, admitted in U.S. District Court that she collected more than $280,000 in benefits, beginning in the mid-1980s. Most was from Social Security, but the state social services agency paid $53,000. Costello pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the government and Social Security fraud. Her son, Pete, 26, pleaded guilty earlier this month. Federal prosecutors in Seattle said Monday authorities had not yet located her daughter, Marie. According to the plea agreement, Costello began coaching her daughter at age 4, and later used the same ruse with her son. He feigned retardation into his mid-20s -- picking at his face, slouching and appearing uncommunicative in meetings with Social Security officials. Social Security workers became suspicious and uncovered a video of Pete Costello ably contesting a traffic ticket in a Vancouver courtroom. Pete Costello is scheduled to be sentenced May 11 and faces from six months to a year in prison, as well as $59,000 in restitution. Rosie Costello is scheduled for sentencing May 17. Her standard sentencing range was not immediately available, but in the plea agreement she agreed to repay the government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEE38 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 what a retard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 zing! Its a good trick I guess... I wouldn't turn my kids into criminals at suchs a young age I would at least wait till they were 12... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Good one, Dee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkism Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 that is so... retarded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest spectr Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 wow they managed to get away with it for over 20 years.. kinda makes you think the government is retarded for not realizing sooner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHATEU Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 damn, quite the hustle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA KID MERO Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 BITCHES LIKE THIS SHOULD GET AWARDS, NOT JAIL TIME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Jefe Uno Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 BITCHES LIKE THIS SHOULD GET AWARDS, NOT JAIL TIME. Hahaha Wouldn't you think the state would require some medical documentation or some shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X22 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 BITCHES LIKE THIS SHOULD GET AWARDS, NOT JAIL TIME. fo real Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Maker Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 i tried to tell nigga stop biting your ear.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunt double Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 this thread title rules. for real though, she is fucked now. paying back $280,000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldBench Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 that's some bad ass shit right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodKlot Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 get that kid an agent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxcarrapist Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Im a Hustlah homie....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Quickwood Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 it's not hard to fake a mental illness and get hooked up with the social security, just tell them you always think about killing yourself, say you're on drugs and shit, and tap your head while explaining that you're crazy a few times. they should have acted crazy not retarded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Only in America can you convict someone of being brainwashed since the age of 4. Well... probably in Arab countries too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRUNKEN-ASSHOLE-ONER Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 it's not hard to fake a mental illness and get hooked up with the social security, just tell them you always think about killing yourself, say you're on drugs and shit, and tap your head while explaining that you're crazy a few times. they should have acted crazy not retarded Actually most people that collect SSI have to go through all the red tape motions of getting turned down time and time again before they actually get approved. Even when they have zero arms and half a leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 That shit is bananas!! What a scam. The kids must have been pretty intelligent to start acting good enough to fool people at the age of 4!! As someone else said, get them an agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gat Bush Posted February 28, 2007 Share Posted February 28, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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