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Texas Mother Faces Arrest Over Late Library Books

A Texas mother of five could face jail time due to a warrant issued for not returning library books, sparking widespread community support.

  • Kaylee Morgan, a Texas mother of five, faces arrest and a hefty fine over library books she claims to have returned.
  • Court documents reveal a $569.50 bill for Morgan, mostly comprising fines and court fees, for two books valued at $60.
  • Morgan discovered the warrant when attempting to renew her driver's license, having been unaware of any issues previously.
  • The local judge remained unsympathetic, equating Morgan's situation to stealing, despite her explanations and circumstances.
  • Morgan has raised over $1,300 through GoFundMe to cover the fines and plans to seek legal action to clear her record.
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