Www.thecentersquare.com – By Tom Joyce The Center Square contributor – 2024-10-01 18:21:00. SUMMARY: Shambrica Washington, 39, from Parker, Texas, was sentenced to 90 months in prison and three years of supervised release for committing various white-collar crimes related to COVID-19 relief funds. A federal jury found her guilty on 31 counts, including wire fraud and bank fraud. Washington fraudulently obtained over $485,000 through loans for her fake business, misrepresenting its employee numbers and financials. She used the funds to buy a car, a custom house, and fund personal expenses. She must also pay $542,924.45 in restitution, as authorities emphasize accountability for those abusing pandemic relief programs.