Scammer given six months in prison--October 1, 2009--By Keith Epps

Scammer given six months in prison--October 1, 2009--By Keith Epps

Summary: John J. Frank pleaded guilty on Tuesday, receiving six months in prison. On July 16, he conned and 89-year-old resident of Stafford county out of $2,500, then returned the next day along with some friends. While he distracted the victim, two of his friends broke in. A struggle later ensued and the victim pulled a gun on the robbers, forcing them out of his house. Frank and his accomplices were caught later that day by police.

Critic: One thing this article doesn't mention is what part the third accomplice played. This article also does not use any exact quotes that require quotation marks. The article does not explain the charge of abduction by force, even though it is the first listed against Frank. Similarly, it does not list what Frank's accomplices are charged with.

-Becky Walker