The couple who raised $400,000 on GoFundMe for a homeless man, who has accused them of mishandling the money, just had their home raided by police
GoFundMe Said It Is “Committed” To Ensuring A Homeless Man Gets All The Money Raised For Him
A spokesperson for the crowdfunding website spoke that the company will ensure Bobbitt will get the remainder of the more than $400,000 raised for him by well-meaning strangers that he hasn’t received.
“Johnny will be made whole and we’re committing that he’ll get the balance of the funds that he has not yet received or benefitted from,” the spokesperson said.
“GoFundMe’s goal has always been to ensure Johnny gets support he deserves.”
The statement came amid news that police have searched the home of Kate McClure and Mark D’Amico, the couple behind the GoFundMe campaign who have been accused of squandering the money.
The warrant was executed Thursday at the couple’s New Jersey home. McClure and Mark D’Amico appeared to be home during the search.
“Due to the enormous public interest in this matter, I am confirming that a search warrant was executed early this morning by the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and the Florence Township Police Department at the residence of Mark D’Amico and Katelyn McClure in connection with a criminal investigation into the Johnny Bobbitt matter,” – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott A. Coffina.
“As of this time, there have been no charges filed. Further updates will be provided as circumstances warrant.”