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Sharon Toney-Finch Accused of Fabricating Story About Homeless Veterans

 
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Nonprofit founder Sharon Toney-Finch accused of lying about homeless veterans being evicted from New York hotels.

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Sharon Toney-Finch, the founder of the Yerik Israel Toney Foundation, has come under fire for allegedly fabricating a story about homeless military veterans being evicted from New York hotels to make room for newly arrived migrants. The story gained national attention and sparked outrage, but it appears to have been completely untrue.

Toney-Finch, a decorated military veteran, claimed that she and her team of volunteers had been working to find shelter for homeless veterans when they were kicked out of hotels to make room for migrants. However, multiple men staying at a Poughkeepsie homeless shelter have come forward to say that they were among a group of 15 recruited by Toney-Finch to portray homeless veterans who had been displaced by the alleged hotel evictions.

According to State Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson, the story was a farce spearheaded by Toney-Finch. He has called on State Attorney General Letitia James to investigate the Yerik Israel Toney Foundation and its director for fraud and other potential crimes.

The controversy surrounding Toney-Finch has only grown in recent weeks. She has claimed to have a Purple Heart, but the Army has no record of it. Now, state officials are investigating her for possible fraud related to her military service.

Toney-Finch has been a prominent figure in the veterans community for years. She founded the Yerik Israel Toney Foundation in honor of her late husband, who was also a military veteran. The foundation provides support and services to homeless and at-risk veterans, including housing assistance.

However, her credibility has been called into question in light of the recent allegations of fraud and deception. State officials are now investigating the Yerik Israel Toney Foundation to determine if any of the funds donated to the organization were misused.

The accusations against Toney-Finch have been met with shock and disappointment by many in the veterans community. They feel that her actions have undermined the credibility of all veterans advocates and could make it harder for legitimate organizations to raise funds and provide services to those in need.

The controversy surrounding Toney-Finch also highlights the need for better oversight and regulation of nonprofit organizations. While many nonprofits do incredible work and provide valuable services to their communities, there are always those who seek to take advantage of the system for personal gain.

It is unclear what the future holds for Toney-Finch and the Yerik Israel Toney Foundation. If the allegations against her are proven true, it could have serious consequences for both her and the organization. However, it is important to remember that there are many other legitimate veterans organizations that are doing important work and deserve our support.

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