Ex-officer said daughter had cancer to get time off

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By Sam Beattie Press Association Mediapoint A former police officer who took time off work after falsely claiming her daughter had cancer is due to be sentenced today. Rachel Hewitt, 39, admitted fraud and misconduct in a public office. Hewitt, of South Elmsall, West Yorkshire, claimed she had to miss work because her daughter needed chemotherapy and an operation to remove a tumour. She pleaded guilty ...

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[nene57]

That is disgusting. I guess she must be too used to giving the excuse of my grandma died. That is offensive to those who really do have cancer.

[Nicky2013]

Just wanna slap people like this. I remember a woman recently who faked cancer to get wedding gifts or something. This is why so many employers require a doctor note or some written form of proof that you or whomever you say is sick, is really sick. But it's also hard because people piss and moan about how "insulted" they are at the accusations that they'd fake cancer. Well, I give you exhibit A.