(Indianapolis, Ind.) - Two women are accused of trying to scam money from funds for victims of the Indiana State Fair stage collapse.
Sandra Hurn and her niece Stephanie Murry allegedly claimed phony injuries to try to collect nearly $23,000.
"It is particularly troubling that individuals would attempt to illegally profit upon a tragedy such as the State Fair stage collapse," said Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry. "We will not stand idly by while greedy individuals take from those who are truly deserving of compensation from this tragedy."
Hurn collected a $7,500 check from the Indiana State Fair Remembrance Fund, however, Murry's claim was denied, authorities said.
Both women were told they would receive a check from the tort claim fund, but Hurn was arrested when she went to pick up the check. Murry was arrested a short time later.
Hurn faces three counts of Forgery, two counts of Perjury, Theft and Attempted Theft. Murry is charged with single counts of Forgery, Perjury and Attempted Theft.
Seven people died as a result of the August 13 stage collapse just minutes prior to a concert by country duo Sugarland. Dozens of other concert-goers were injured.
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