College Student Unconvincingly Fakes Cancer and Earns a Felony | Madison Russo Case Analysis
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
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Whenever I hear that someone was born after the year 2000 i automatically think they're still like 9 years old lol
Same😂
Seems like that. Time goes faster every year.
Yup. No respect for the elderly either, none.
Unfortunately, some act like 9 year olds,lol
They were born yesterday lol
Many ppl charged with felonies as youths never got the chance to have their records cleared even after becoming productive, honest members of society. She should be no different. She wasn’t even that young. If she stole $30k from elderly retirement home residents, no one would be talking about redemption. She did a disgusting thing. Ppl willing to lie on that level rarely change
Retirement home residents get ripped off on the daily. Exorbitant costs + poor care.
@@DanCrosby1agreed. The whole system should be reviewed. But things being as they are, I don’t see why they would make an exception for her.
@@DanCrosby1she’s already started a scam artist career
Teens do get their records expunged.
She can do Onlyfans for a few years
Former hospice nurse here. Plus multiple loved ones who have fought various cancers. Some have not survived. This case absolutely sickens me. Anyone with any experience with cancer will tell you that her story was off from the start.
Thank you as always, Dr. Grande.
I 100% agree. Its sickening what she did. She was obviously not at the stage she said anyway and her fake tan is gross as well
It’s really weird how so many people seem to fake these sicknesses online for attention and I’m like how can you look at yourself in the mirror lying like that. I just don’t get it and that’s a good thing honestly.
Also bless you for being a hospice nurse. I can’t even imagine how heartbreaking that must have been. Good times I’m sure but bad too.
Thank you for the work you’ve done caring for people in their final days
And yet Dr Grande is in favor of letting her slide completely.
Real fund raisers get screwed by thieves like this girl. She creates dis trust.
I have worked in medical offices with oncology departments and had friends who have passed from cancer. The depravity of the people who enjoy and profit from such a horrific illness is beyond measure. Attention seeking and childish behavior can only be a one time occurrence. It doesn’t necessarily need to be repeated and to the detriment of others.
I certainly don't need you to remind me of the horrors of cancer. My Mom had colon cancer. I find your comment pompous, patronizing and bombastic. You seem to need to elevate yourself as an arbiter of how you are better than someone who made a terrible mistake.
A mistake? She focused all her energy on going for the public jugular vein.
There is no worse sort of con.
Scam artist. This is a scam artist that scammed the people that died of cancer.
If someone has $100 to donate and that they wanted to give to cancer care - and this scam artist gets it. Who is that stealing from?
The cancer patent it was intended for.
Same for media. Fake cancer patents spreading false information supporting scam artists and not cancer patients like the lie claims
@tod3msn How about you seek therapy to get over your loss instead of being incredibly rude to this person? Did the comment address you, personally, to remind you of the horrors of cancer? I don't think so. It's your choice to read their comment and feel personally offended. 🙄 And then to accuse them but label Madison's deceit and grift as "mistake"... one could almost think that you are Madison.
@@tod3msn what's wrong with u . Seek professional help.
"I'm incredibly sorry...I got caught". There finished that sentence for her.
I hesitate to differ with the judge's ruling based on a summary of the case. There are too many details and nuances that could not be known or included in the time limits for a video. She was deliberate and undoubtedly knew what she was doing was illegal, immoral and unethical. This was not just a crazy whim. She was fortunate not to receive a long prison sentence. I suspect that she missed some education from her family and schooling.
Additionally, what she did probably makes people less likely to donate to support people with true needs.
I agree completely, shes a criminal. I dont give a rat's ass if shes cute and young.
She cooked up an elaborate scheme and followed thru with it till she got caught. Why should she not be held fully responsible? This may encourage her to other criminal pursuits.
Had this been a grown man, he'd gone to prision for 10 years.
Yeah, I don't buy that Madison will have trouble explaining her crime if TikTok goes out of style. How hard is it to say "I pretended to have cancer and scammed donors out of almost $40,000"? Done.
Agreed. That she did this using Tik Tok is not the issue; the issue is that she lied to and stole from innocent people for months. Sadly, people were doing this long before Tik Tok and people will be doing it long after Tik Tok goes out of style.
They don’t give medical diagnoses like that over the phone 😂
As someone who had Hodgkins Lymphoma twice, what this woman did makes me mad 🤬
BTW, I love the spooky decor.
Where's the wild Halloween shirt he had on last week? I'm still laughing about it. Dr. Grande has such a dry sense of humour.
Stunningly bad take from Grande on this one.
Russo's scam wasn't even original; she witnessed the way people reacted to a family friend - Brent Ohl - dying of pancreatic cancer and thought "I would love that attention!"
Moreover, Russo scammed the very foundation made in Brent's memory. Brent's widow, Peggy, expressed disappointment with the plea deal IN COURT. The victims all wanted Maddie to go to prison and thought the plea deal was too soft.
But here's Grande saying just having a felony on record is 'too harsh'?! You have got to be joking. What a slap in the face to the victims.
My advice to Grande - stay off of GoFundMe or you'll go broke falling for all the *pretty* cheaters and liars.
bUt ShE gOoD sTuDeNt MuCh PoTeNtIaL pReTtY fAcE
He didn't say anything about her face or smarts, he implied she was simple a few times. I do agree that at least a year in prison would not be amiss if she collected more than several thousand dollars.
Pretty face? She’s a mouth breather.
I think Dr. Grande gives tic tick what it deserves. Pretty sure observing his sense of humor he knows exactly what he is doing.
Her family, parents didn't know she was posting all this bs???
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I am glad someone is “emphasising” the absurdity of TikTok. Dr.Grande’s sarcasm is gold! 👏
As someone who has lost many family members to cancer and whose mother is currently battling stage 4 ovarian, people like this one infuriate me. Lowest of the low
Nope, she should have gotten 5 years in prison, plus restitution. She may has well have robbed a bank. The podcasts and speeches bring this to a whole other level. It wasn't just Tiktok. A thief, and a liar. The medical equipment is off the charts.
The thing I don't understand about this woman is the fact that she looks good and fit and she looks like she works hard so why ruin your reputation??
Hi Dr Grande, good afternoon.
Excellent analysis. I found what Madison did very offensive. I watched my sister slowly die from STAGEIV BREAST CANCER. I am a Breast cancer survivor. I lost a friend to Pankeratic( sp) cancer. Maybe Madison should be forgiven by Iowa, but not now.
As always I learn something new from your videos.
Have a great weekend.
People who fake having disabilities or and/or diseases are horrible people.
My mother died of pancreatic cancer, this is so hurtful and offensive.
Dr Grande, a nuance in the "lifelong" effect of a felony conviction. While it's true that such info may be available in some places for a long period of time, there any many federal and state laws and civil procedural rules that limit disclosure of, searching for, and use of such info for housing employment, etc. after a certain period of time. So its effect will significantly abate over a period of time. It should absolutely be on her record as a judgment.
always on point with the satisfying "unquote".
Nice comments Dr. Grande
Iowa passed a law to allow released criminals to vote in the future. I don’t know if it applies to all but it was passed in the last 2-3 yrs I believe. Iowan.
I had a roommate that faked cancer. When I realized it was a lie, after a year and a half, I was terrified of him.
I knew a girl in high school who faked cancer. She even shaved part of her hair off and posted a pic of it on her pillow with the caption “why me”
She claimed that her little brother, who also attended our school, didn’t know about it so we were supposed to keep it secret. her mom was also a teacher at the school and she was a cancer survivor herself. The girl asked us not to bring it up to her mom because it was too distressing for her to talk about.
I was the only one who saw through her bullshit and she HATED me 😂. Nobody else would challenge her on it and one of her friends even went as far as to shave the side of her head as “tribute” to the girl’s cancer struggle. Eventually other people started to agree with me that her stories didn’t add up and they confronted her mom about it.
The girl also had lied about several other things such as a brother that she said had passed away from the same cancer (she never had such brother) and that her mom accidentally misspelled her first name on the birth certificate. Absolutely nuts.
in 50 years, whether we like it or not, among historians and videography film history enthusiasts, “Tick Tock” will be remembered for its cultural, media, and visual communication impacts (not to mention the rumors about the data they collect)
In my experience in the medical field, a serious illness that can lead to death is the only thing that will bring certain families together, mostly because society has no forgiveness for families that knowingly allow their members to die.
It's not because they are being suddenly concerned, they are just aware of the serious consequences.
It's also common for family members to greatly exaggerate an illness so the family is not sure if it is likely to lead to death.
What an embarrassment to have her as a daughter! I wonder how her family feels and how her victims feel! Did anyone ask about THEIR wellbeing?
Just a reminder, I'm not applauding anyone for this video, just speculating how I might applaud a video LIKE this.....
Im a Scot so it was really interesting hearing about the different states and the different way the deal with things like pardons. We have different laws in Scotland from England for instance but across 50 states it must be so complicated.
She got off way too easy. She whould have done a few years in jail.
I agree with your conclusion to this case Dr Grande.
The social media platform (proceeds to read as if? he is an alien first hearing of it) "tick... Tock!".
Reminds me of Martha Nicholas in Richmond VA back in 2010 and 2012
I like the Halloween decorations!
A Tiktok user making videos, claiming victim status for financial gain and clout? Preposterous
😂
Nicely summed up Dr G. That was really interesting. Thank you. Love your Bunny stuff!
She made thirty-seven grand from her lies. She should have gone to prison.
Only someone who has watched someone they love pass away from one of the illnesses she pretended to have can truly grasp the depravity it took for her to basically mock people who actually live that nightmare. I think she should have served ten full years. That is a crime with a special sort of evil - to mock the helpless in such an awful way.
People believed her because most of us have been affected by cancer and someway or another. We know what a horrible disease it is. so we never in 1 million years think a person would lie about such a devastating and traumatic diagnosis. in my opinion, you do have to be a psychopath to lie about having cancer. And knowing there are not that many psychopaths in the world, we don’t automatically assume that we will encounter one in our lifetime.
And here I am working my butt off just to get by. This however is proof that women can and will lie better than any politician.
Oh man. I knew a girl in high school who got pregnant and told everyone she had a tumor in her stomach... She really had people worried. She ended up being a compulsive liar most of her life, maybe better now? Not sure.
I agree. It’s too harsh. She is someone who seems intelligent and could perhaps contribute to society. This ruling will affect , negatively, her chance at a good life and career and the more people who have that , the better the world is. Cheers from Montreal
I do however think it’s disgusting what she did. Having friends and family who I have lost to cancer I could never condone what she did. She should have to do some serious community work in a palliative care place. She should give back for pulling a scam that cruel. Cheers from Montreal
People started to be skeptical when she claimed she had testicular cancer….
Was there forced entry to Corey’s house, what was the estimated T OF D. There seems to be missing data in the whole equation .
Never get an obscure or invisible health diagnosis.
She was old enough and educated enough to be fully cognisant that she was lying , being manipulative and taking money under false pretenses. The fact that she did it online means her con s scope was huge. She was a scheming thief playing on peoples goodnatured generosity. No sympathy at all here
I love your conclusion, doctor.
Why would someone fake cancer?
"St. Ambrose College"😇😇😇
It's more than fitting that St. Ambrose is mentioned in this video. Anyone who has read the Confessions of St. Augustine will recognize the important event that took place in that author's life when he watched Ambrose, then Bishop of Milan, in the process of reading "Sacred Scripture." Unlike the common practice of reading out loud, Ambrose decided that it was more fitting, at least for him, to read the words silently to himself before speaking about the text. We are now aware that there is a skill known as "exegesis" or the ability to not only decode words as they should be spoken orally, but also the capacity to decipher the meaning behind the words. This is exactly what Ambrose's practice "revealed" to the eager St. Augustine, not yet a saint, but someone searching for the truth.
An exegetical account of Madison Russo is now in order. What should we make of a claim that someone is having or suffering from cancer? This is a good question to ask when we delve into the "text" of Madison Russo's life. I think it's fair to say that all the advertising about multiple health problems was a cover for a deeper illness. The illness was not cancer, but the cancer of illness. The remedy for the cancer of illness is a good court hearing and a just punishment.
There is no doubt that cancer is an illness, a complex one to be sure, one not fully understood by medical professionals. ON the other hand, how much is really known about the cancer of illness? Fraud is a type of illness. Fraud makes relationships worse. It also causes stress. This is because we are required to be truthful in life. Who imposes this requirement? It's our own conscience which should be sensitive to the harm we might cause to others. Madison decided to move in a world of images and videos. She was alienated from actual relationships. Therefore, she was consumed by the cancer of illness and not the illness of cancer. Thank you.
It's not a tumor!
Says she Has Canecr...well, almost true as She was the Cancer. A cancer on the kind and generous.
I love the Halloween decor!! 🤩
I disagree, I think the Judge made a sound point for her and others. She should be made to feel the consequences of her actions now and for the remainder of her life. She should have to explain what she did and why she did it. That she was given a plea deal is fair, but for her to be able to pretend it never happened is fair as well.
She stole money and that's a crime. She should have been locked up.
She was just chasing the American Dream.
Who would even believe her when she looked so healthy? You can't attend class with pancreatic cancer. Who believed that ?
She didn't have to go to prison, so I looked at it as a fair exchange! She needed some type of serious consequence. I don't know the laws but why didn't she do some time in exchange for not having a record? Could she have done that? Not to do any time and not to have a record would not have been fair. She should not get off without a serious consequence.People go to prison for less.....
Why she got off so light is a shame 😠
Some folks who come from less fortunate backgrounds often are the one's who end up with permanent criminal records for doing a lot less at a young age. The judge did right i this case, and I'm sure she will be back in the system.
As someone who is diagnosed with cancer and is currently in treatment…the fact someone would lie about being diagnosed is disturbing…
Idk, I still feel like there’s more to this case than came out to the public. I remember there being several weird details in the relationship between her and the adult man who set up the fundraiser on her behalf. I think the motive was just as if not more so financial than emotional
I think you’re right.
Dear Dr Grande, hi = pancreatic cancer is usually a secondary = end game cancer.
Thanks! 🙂
She does not deserve any sympathy.
This is fraud and callous and not sure why she gets away with this.
The fact that you still pronounce the word TikTok like you've never seen or heard the name before gets me. 😂
He’s doing that on purpose isn’t he?
@@samusvikerness661 I think so. It makes me chuckle!
In the next phase you can’t unsay it in mixed company.
He reads it with the appropriate amount of absurdity.
Same! 😂😂😂
Thanks 🙏
She should do community service for years in a facility which treats cancer patients.
Totally agree
I don’t want her in my hospital…no one would…so I say that’s a no go
YES 👍🏻
Exactlly.
I think the same thing. Specifically, hospice care so she can see how devastating cancer is to the stricken and their loved ones.
I will never tire of how Dr. Grande pronounces "Tik TOCK." 😅
Yeah it's super pretentious, he knows exactly what the platform is and how it's pronounced
It seems to go along with his "MO." Fairly consistent. It's what makes Dr. Grande, Dr. Grande!
It always sounds like the name is going to make him sick
He’s the best!😂
just like he said it in Hitman's Bodyguard
If she didn't want consequences she shouldn't have stolen from people. She only felt bad because she was caught.
she doesn't feel bad. she's an actor. she's a manipulator. she'll pretend to be whatever keeps you paying attention to her.
when in court, she pretends to be sorry because she knows it's what people want to hear. superficial.
@@kjb29 Exactly 💯🎯.
And no punishment, ha ha. Like she's ever going to pay restitution. What's the last year she filed taxes and had a real job.
@voilathecabbage6006 Great comment, thanks. If she's not going to be in prison, she'll have time to work 2 jobs to pay people back sooner. What a joke. If I steal a penny out of my work cash register, I'd go to jail for the first time. Of course I live in a law and order state, Arizona.
she'll figure out another scam in short order
Now imagine if she did get cancer. No one would believe it.
Crying wolf.
In a just world, yes. Probably not in real life.
Or care
Right?
I mean I'd party. This laughable excuse of a human *is* a cancer.
In February, 2022, the same month Madison said she had stage 2 pancreatic cancer, well, my mom died that month of pancreatic cancer. You can guess my level of sympathy for this woman. With that said, this was a Seinfeld episode!
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. I agree with your feelings about his disgusting woman.
I also lost my granpa to pancreatic cancer. My condolences💐
I’m so sorry for both of your losses as well, I understand it is an especially nasty form of cancer. Take care of yourselves.
I’m so very sorry
Condolences, at least you see the dry irony of the Seinfeld episode...and, as Bryan Cranston was a bit-part actor on Seinfeld, there's a hint of "Save Walter White". In Breaking Bad, the cancer was real but the crowdfunding became an eventually-abandoned money laundering scheme.
When a criminal goes to such lengths to con others, it is particularly disturbing. The court should be monitoring her closely for many years. I know criminals that spend years in prison for crimes that are less harmful and insidious.
She will be a repeat offender. She will not be able to help herself.
@@iciajay6891100%, especially since she's getting a slap on the wrist at best. and apparently even that is too harsh for forgive-a-lots like Grande
Another thing to consider is that her actions may cause people to not contribute to people who are really are sick and need the money
A person must lack basic empathy if their knee-jerk reaction is to envy the attention cancer patients attract. Thank you for the thoughtful analysis, Dr. Grande.
My feeling also. This little lark was a bit nasty and selfish.
More than a lark though, more like a life style.
I think it will be hard for her to be re-habilitated from her personality disorder.
Having cancer won't get you attention. Just the opposite. Most people don't want anything to do with you.
@@ClaudiaIhl-r6mwhy?
She didn’t do it for money but she started a go fund me account? O K
As someone who lost several family members, including my mom, to cancer, selfish people like this anger me no end.
I agree with the judge.
My son, who is one year younger than Maddie, is irate about what she did, and I don't blame him. His dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in mid-May of 2022 at a routine VA screening and died right after he had the shunt placed but before he ever got his first dose of chemo on June 16, 2022. Multiply this times all the other people who are affected by this horrible disease that usually takes you so quickly and you'll see a lot of folks with zero sympathy for this pathetic loser. I'm usually with the doc on most issues, but even though she doesn't have to serve time, we are elated that the judge made the proper decision. She more than earned that lifetime felony.
Same I lost my husband to bile duct cancer. This infuriates me!
My dad died of stomach cancer 2 months after he was diagnosed. I just don’t understand why she would do this. She should do community service at children’s hospital on the oncology floor and see what real troopers look like.
@@tinawindham6958True, instead of 10 years in jail, she should be doing 10 years of community service with people diagnosed with cancer.
I disagree with you on the deferred pardon. The judge made the right decision. Madison needs to be reminded everyday for the rest of her life of this long drawn out & intentional crime
I agree with you. What she did was horrible and indicative of her true character since it was such a long-term deception (not just one stupid mistake that snowballed). I'm glad the consequences will be with her for the rest of her life.
If she should get a deferred judgment, then everyone who makes "one mistake" should get one... and they don't.
Exactly. Why does she deserve a "do-over" more than thousands of other people who don't get their first conviction expunged?
What she did was not shoplifting. She ripped people's hearts out as well as their money.
Exactly it wasn't one victim, most likely hundreds. Don't agree with the Dr on this one
@@drewmoore365 yeah this is one of Grande's worst takes, maybe ever
Well I mean honestly most people without a prior record do get a slap on the wrist first time when it’s not a violent crime. It’s very typical for someone to get probation for their first charges. Unless it’s a crime that ends with someone hurt or killed, or a dui, etc. a “victimless crime” tho, absolutely. Esp if you can hire a decent atty.
Dr Grande, can you please investigate the case of Paul Thijssenn who brutally bludgeoned with a hammer 21 year old Lilie James to death at an inner-Sydney private school then he jumped off a cliff in Sydney. This has only just happened in Australia and what's really alarming is whats being said about Paul Thijssenn's character while he was in a relationship with Lilie James. Both Paul & Lilie worked together at a school. I'm sure you could do an incredible insight into Paul and explain his extreme desire to kill a woman in such a vicious way.
When did this happen?!
No. He can’t
Australia hammer ban is coming soon.
@@ameliapower7081a couple of days ago.
@@ameliapower7081it happened afew days ago
So sad when people lie about being sick. Ngl, when i heard about the tumor the size of a football, I thought it was kind of sus.
Giant tumors are often benign. Uterine tumors can get vast.
There’s no correlation between conscientiousness and academic attainment, so granting leniency on that basis would be unsound.
There is a correlation between doing idiotic things and not having full frontal lobe development.
@@sarahmurphy7838fr!!???
@@sarahmurphy7838 This wasn't a momentary lapse in judgment, she lied to *actual* cancer patients and everyone else for months and months! Post after post of her so-called "cancer treatments" and she even spoke at a conference for cancer survivors. This wasn't something that can be brushed aside as if everyone has a cancer-faking phase in college.
@@sarahmurphy7838 I agree with you both… yet we live in societies where people drive vehicles, drink alcohol and may even be drafted for war, years before full frontal lobe development occurs (around 25 yrs of age). There is no ‘perfect justice’, at present.
Thats racist
If she had put that level of premeditation and sustained effort into stealing thousands of dollars from a bank, would she still deserve to have the record of that crime expunged on the assumption that she will eventually rehabilitate herself? If so, there are a lot more people out there who have received unjust punishments
Why is everyone comparing this to every other crime?
So someone with a hard background should have their crime expunged but not a good student?
Why?
@@markmike7933 The comparisons are to gain perspective. Most of the viewers (myself included) seem to feel that the judge’s decision was fair. The ‘for instances’ here substantiate that other crimes wouldn’t gain the leniency of expungement - so why should this one? (Just trying to answer your honest question)
The fact, that she even had the audacity to give a speech in college and did a podcast is a different kind of something......
I don't see the need for leniency in any way.
She's a mega fraudster and her biggest regret imo is that her scheme popped.
Don't let good looks and academical achievements decieve you......
You nailed it sister. If she hadnt been caught who knows what she would have done next?
She batted her eyes at the judge or what? "Im so young and pretty go easy on me"
Shes a criminal. "suspended sentence" my ass.
You’re implying that Dr. Grande was deceived in some way. He was looking at it through an compassionate lens, something that that is poorly utilized in this current society. Considering all the nuances, I think he makes a very good argument.
@@that80ssongyoulove84i was speaking in general terms, i didn't mean to adress the judgement of Dr. Grande specifically.
What i did mean to say is that i do think that there was a good amount of narcicisstic stupidity/grandious misjudgement of her own capability to fool everybody , and a considerable amount of criminal energy.
Again, i'm not diagnosing anybody, just speculating .....😅
Considering, that there are people who can tell, if there is some truth to her story because they work around cancer patients, are MD's or nurses, or are patients themselves.
Im not familiar with the american justice system, but i've heard of harsher sentences for lesser crimes, so i am indeed not all that compassionate.
@@bradsanders6954sadly i do think that Justitia isn't blind.
Gender, race, good looks and status can make a difference, and they should not.....
Maybe the defence should have argued that she wanted to raise awareness for the ordeal a cancer patient has to go through from diagnosis to treatment, as it wasn't all for money ....as they said 😏
Ted Bundy was in law school when his house of cards began to fall.
The good doctor always pronounces TikTok with a mix of disdain and bemusement 😂😂😂
It's really disappointing when con artists don't do their research. Pancreatic cancer, c'mon!
I was thinking about that as well. If you’re going to be a filthy, greedy piece of crap, at least do a better job with your props & lies.🤬She’s too much of a complete idiot to get that right.
Kind of super insulting.
@@lynemac2539you. She was clearly not ill. There is a distinct look to the particular cancer she said she had. And at that stage. And her spray tan is gross.
Yes, I meant she was being super insulting to the public in general. Sorry, I wasn't clear.
Her tumor being the size of a football proves she knows nothing about anatomy or cancer
There have been and will be way too many similar deceptions. Social media has caused everyone to want their 15 minutes. Her sentencing was too generous imho. It will keep happening until there are more severe consequences.
what sentencing? She basically got off with no penalties except a record, which apparently is too harsh for Grande's tastes. Pretty white girls always get off the hook in Iowa.
I believe this woman should have served jail time and most certainly should not have her conviction removed from her record. Her behavior showed a complete lack of empathy for real cancer patients and their families. And she's not that young. 22 is old enough to know that what she did was wrong. No sympathy or redemption for her!
They would never tell you by phone!! You have to come in to the office. Despicable that she did this! I just came out of remission after being in it for 2.5 years ! I will find out next Thursday what my new treatment will be.😢😢
Best health & happiness to you 🍀🍀🍀
I don't know about pancreatic cancer but my doc told me about my cancer diagnosis over the phone. Not the best way to do it but it happens.
The doctor told my wife she had stage 4 rapid growing breast cancer over the phone while she was at work. You don’t come any colder than that.
Idk about that, I've hear many people say they have gotten their diagnosis over the phone. Not to make it seem like any other part of her story was convincing but I do believe it isn't out of the realm of possibility that someone gets their diagnosis over the phone.
I think that her sole motive was greed. She didn't offend a single time but many times. Every time she invented a new story it was a new offense. The sentence was more than lenient. A more just sentence would have had some jail time. Perhaps three years + 7 yrs. probation would be about right. Letting her walk away from this sets an example which encourages other misguided people to attempt the same scam. I also fault TikTok for failing to monitor and detect this scam. They are quick to monitor people's political opinions but fraud seems to be OK with them.
yep, it's her greed that got her caught. she was exposed days after posting this gem:
January 9, 2023
by Madison Russo, Beneficiary
Overdue Update: Maddie’s cancer has been progressively getting worse and has spread all over her body including throughout her blood and also on her spine. She has tried everything and given it her all.
Chemo, radiation, and other methods have no longer helped. She has decided to start a clinical trial drug to see if this could be a miracle and put Maddie in remission. The process is unfortunately not short and will be years ahead. Yet, she is still smiling, even with feeding tubes and IV poles Maddie thanks all of you for your continued support and prayers during this time and she wants you to know how grateful she is for each and everyone of you all. She says she wishes she could “just go and give everybody a big Maddie hug and individually thank each person.” Without this support, she would not be where she is today and couldn’t have made it this far. Heres to the greatest comeback story ever and a miracle in 2023!
She is a sociopath who will most likely reoffend.
Tick. Tock.
😂
He's great.
@@FrankBenlin I love him so much!!
WOW!!! thats all she got from the court!!?? What a slap on the hand. That's so disgusting 😡😡😡
yeah, white girls in iowa always get let off easy
Whats the big deal? A fundraiser lol? So what. Donations are like throwing money away. Most Donations are scams one way or another.
I wonder if they would’ve been so easy on her if she were not a pretty white woman?
I rarely disagree with the Doc but today I do. I think that Madison should not be allowed an easy out. I think her felony conviction should stand unless she can later obtain a pardon... if not - oh well too bad.
I think that it can stand as a lesson "pour encourager les autres". This generation must learn that looking for clout on social media and particularly on TikTok has real world consequences if done fraudulently. She's an adult... she called the tune and must pay the piper.
You're correct, I don't agree either. Madison should have gotten the same sentence and judgement anyone else would. What if this had been a man???
She went so “out of the way” to perpetrate this fraud, I agree, the felony should stay on her record. This scheming is part of her character.
I totally agree with your take on the situation.
It appears to me that every story of a person faking cancer seems to be a woman, I haven't heard of men faking cancer at all but this I know can't be true just my impression.
All those Munchausen-by-proxy people are women too... 96% of perps are female.
Im a guy and i once pretended I was born in early July when i was really born in March
Men fake all that stolen valor stuff, women fake for sympathy. Some men fake for sympathy that look like Jussie S.
@@ethorii party in July sounds better than a March BBQ.
Christopher Wade Nelson sentenced a few weeks ago for illness fraud.
Kevin Bevis restraining order for faking having cancer.
There’s an Irish GAA player who’s currently being investigated for illness fraud.
Rob Mercer currently being investigated for faking colon cancer, setting up a GoFundMe so he could enter a poker match in Vegas.
Lots more examples from just this year. But you are right we seem to hear about women more. Maybe we don’t expect women to lie about illness so it’s more news worthy?
Betcha Mom and Dad are super proud of their little princess. Great parenting!
Whatever. Parents arent responsible for every decision their kid makes
You think her mother and father are saying "You're doing a fine job Madison, keep up the great work, nobody cares what everyone says" . She's also away on college, her parents don't know what she's doing. Yet she is old enough to know what's right and wrong and go down that path
You can’t blame the parents. I have two grown children, one a conscientious family man with integrity, and one the exact opposite. Both brought up by me.
The parents bear some responsibility if they failed to stop her or if they defended her actions in any way.
Madison’s behavior was disgusting but I don’t think we should assume it was the parent’s fault.
Her parents did not know she was doing this?
Peggy Russo absolutely knew. Peggy helped Maddie get speaking gigs and donations. Peggy enabled it because she's just like Maddie - willing to keep up any/all appearances if it means attention and $$$
@@kjb29 Unbelievable!
You said she had to pay a $1,300 fine but did she have to return the money back to the people that donated?
She must pay restitution, which means paying them back.
Thank you
I believe he said she also had to pay restitution. That means paying back the money she conned people out of.
Love every time Dr. Grande say ”Tik. Tok”. 😂