{KXLG - Watertown, SD} Keirsten Anglin is facing three felony charges of theft by deception following an investigation into allegations that she falsely claimed to have pancreatic cancer to obtain financial assistance.
According to court documents, Anglin faces one count of Class 4 felony theft by deception, one count of Class 5 felony theft by deception, and one count of Class 6 felony theft by deception.
Under South Dakota law, the charges involve different amounts of money. The Class 4 felony involves a value greater than $5,000 but less than $100,000. The Class 5 felony involves more than $2,500 but less than $5,000, while the Class 6 felony involves more than $1,000 but less than $2,500.
Court documents state that Watertown Police learned during their investigation that, beginning around March 2024, Anglin allegedly told multiple individuals and organizations she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Public fundraising materials reportedly stated she had been diagnosed with Stage 2 pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma on March 5, 2024. Several charitable organizations and community members provided her with money and other financial assistance.
However, according to court documents, medical records from Sanford Health showed that Anglin underwent an endoscopic ultrasound to investigate a suspected insulinoma. The procedure documented no pancreatic mass or cyst, and the records contained no diagnosis or treatment for pancreatic cancer.
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