Homeless vet who helped NJ woman is back on the street; says GoFundMe money being withheld

Friday, August 24, 2018
PHILADELPHIA -- GoFundme is now looking into allegations that a South Jersey couple is withholding money from a homeless veteran, who shot to international fame after his good deed went viral - allegations that Action News has been investigating for months.

We first told you about Kate McClure and Johnny Bobbitt, back in November.
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You may remember that Bobbitt, a former Marine and first responder, gave McClure his last $20 when her car ran out of gas on I-95.

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McClure posted about the random act of kindness on Facebook and the post exploded online, prompting McClure and her boyfriend to create a fundraising page.

Within a week, the couple had raised more than $400,000 to get Bobbitt a home, a truck, and a financial planner.



But since then, the trio's relationship has soured.
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According to published reports, Bobbitt is now back on the streets and using drugs, saying he has no access to the $200,000 left over from donors or the camper and car purchased for him.

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Bobbitt also fears the couple may have spent much of the fund.

The couple reportedly said they will give him the money when he gets clean and gets a job. GoFundMe is now working to see if the donations were mismanaged.

Our full report on the investigation, will air in the near future.
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