Woman Charged In Oklahoma Adoption Scam Sentenced

A woman charged in an adoption scam in June, 2011 is now going to prison.

Friday, October 21st 2011, 7:19 pm

By: News 9


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OKLAHOMA CITY -- A woman charged in an adoption scam in June, 2011 is now going to prison.

6/8/2011 Related Story: Prosecutors Charge Two People In Oklahoma Adoption Scam

Angela Wilkerson admitted to taking money from families in several states, promising she would give up her child for adoption.

Wilkerson pleaded guilty to trafficking children, and a judge sentenced her to five years.

According to court documents, Wilkerson also agreed to pay more than $55,000 in restitution to the victims. Once she's out of prison, she'll be on probation for ten years.

More:

6/7/2011 Related Story: More Victims Come Forward In Oklahoma Adoption Scam

6/3/2011 Related Story: Agents Search Alleged Adoption Scam Home

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