ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) – A former St. Louis aldermanic candidate pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government money in U.S. District Court in St. Louis.
In court, Justin Idleburg, 47, reportedly admitted that from January 2019 to May 2024, he failed to report his business activities and grant income to the Social Security Administration. He also admitted to exaggerating his symptoms to remain medically eligible for benefits. He fraudulently received $51,388.50.
Prosecutors said Idleburg began receiving disability benefits in January 2007, with his disability determination being reviewed in 2018 and 2024. He reported mental health symptoms and difficulty getting along with others…