James Island woman found guilty of fraudulently claiming over $20,000 in SNAP benefits

What was the restitution amount ordered for Cory Nicole Baker?

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A James Island woman has been found guilty of food stamp fraud after illegally colleting over $20,000 in benefits, according to a release from the office of Solicitor Scarlett A. Wilson.

The release states that after a day of trial, a Charleston County jury deliberated for two and a half hours before returning the verdict that Cory Nicole Baker was guilty of food stamp fraud. She was sentenced to three years in prison, which was suspended to three years’ probation and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $25,775.00 to DSS…

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