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Convicted Cancer Scammer Amanda Riley Faces Divorce and Transitional Release

Amanda Riley, serving a five-year sentence for wire fraud, prepares for her release while divorcing her husband Corey Riley, who denies involvement in her fraudulent schemes.

  • Amanda Riley, convicted in 2021 for faking cancer diagnoses to fraudulently collect over $100,000, is currently serving a five-year prison sentence.
  • Riley's husband, Corey Riley, has filed for divorce, with questions lingering about his awareness of her fraudulent activities, though he has not been charged with any crimes.
  • Corey Riley cited Amanda's fake cancer diagnosis in both a bankruptcy filing and a custody battle with his first wife, raising speculation about his complicity despite no legal action against him.
  • Amanda Riley has expressed regret for her actions in off-the-record conversations with the producer of the podcast and documentary series about her case, stating she is trying to rebuild her life.
  • Riley, currently in transitional housing, is scheduled for release on December 9, 2025, with her story continuing to spark public interest through a podcast and TV series.
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