Actress in TV scam sentenced to 10 days

January 26, 2007 An actress convicted of lying to federal agents about an elaborate scheme involving a fake TV series about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was sentenced to 10 days in federal prison for violating her probation. Authorities said Alison Ann Heruth had failed to find regular employment, fell short of her required hours of community service and broke a pledge to pay $250 each month in court-ordered restitution. Prosecutors said Medawar spent most of the investor funds on cars, housing, child care, jewelry and expensive meals for himself and his associates.

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