Homeless Vet Returning To NJ For Charges In Alleged $400K Scam

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ - The homeless veteran charged in connection with an alleged $400,000 GoFundMe scam will reportedly return to New Jersey this week.

Johnny Bobbitt Jr.was sentenced to 12 more months of probation after he violated probation he was on related to drug charges, nj.com reports. That hearing was held in Philadelphia.

Last week, Bobbitt waived extradition to New Jersey, but was told he wouldn’t be permitted to return to New Jersey until Monday’s probation hearing was finished.

It appears he will return to New Jersey this week. When he returns, he faces charges in a high-profile case that has captured the nation’s attention.

Bobbitt, Kate McClure and Mark D'Amico have all been charged with conspiracy and theft by deception in the online fundraiser that raised more than $400,000 for Bobbitt. McClure and D'Amico previously surrendered in New Jersey, and are scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 24.

McClure's attorney James Gerrow claimed she was duped by D'Amico, and released an audio recording McClure had secretly made of an argument between the two. Gerrow described their relationship as “controlling and abusive.”

D'Amico's attorney Mark Davis called it "laughable" that McClure was portraying herself as the victim. He also said McClure made up the story about Bobbitt using his last $20 to help her when she ran out of gas while driving into Philadelphia. He said D'Amico initially didn't know the story was made up. That story was used during the campaign to inspire donors to give to Bobbitt.

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The attached image of Johnny Bobbitt Jr. was previously provided by the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office.