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‘I was a crook’: Sealed transcript reveals what Brooklynn Chandler Willy said at her guilty plea hearing
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk Shaley Kidwell , as published by KCBD News
· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Willy pleaded guilty to 10 federal counts, including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in the Western District of Texas.
A sealed transcript from a guilty plea hearing has been made available, revealing statements made by Brooklynn Chandler Willy. Willy pleaded guilty to 10 federal counts, including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in the Western District of Texas. The transcript shows that Willy acknowledged stealing from victims and attributed her actions to greed.
S. District Judge Fred Biery. Further details about the case and Willy's statements can be found through KCBD News, which reported on the transcript's release as it coincided with the start of a trial for Willy's co-defendants in Lubbock .
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Category: local Published: August 11, 2026 Source: KCBD News Reading time: 1 min
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