New developments tonight in the Troubleshooter investigation into CJF America, which is accused of failing to pay employees. The CEO of CJF America, Kristin Picot, was found guilty of one count of simple worthless check in a Durham courtroom. However, in a split verdict, a judge found her not guilty on two other counts, and a fourth charge was dismissed.
In court, a judge found Picot guilty on one count of simple worthless check related to former summer camp counselor Briana Thompson. Thompson testified she worked as a counselor during CJF America’s summer camp in Durham and was paid with a check that could not be cashed. The paycheck totaled $1,101.75.
“Overwhelmed. I didn’t expect everything to go how it played out, but I’m glad the judge looked at it in my favor,” Thompson said after the hearing. “I’m glad that I get to get something instead of nothing.”…