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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Marcus

Prosecutor accused of using government ‘piggy bank’ to pay for dog cremation and shopping at Target

Hall County Sheriff’s Office

A Georgia prosecutor was indicted and arrested for allegedly taking thousands of dollars of government funds meant for crime victims and instead spending it on personal expenses.

Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard, whose position includes prosecuting low-level crimes like DUIs, is accused of taking at least $4,200 from public coffers and spending it on a variety of personal expenses, including a restaurant bill, college test preparation, a pillow at Target, and even the cremation of a dog.

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