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Joyce Turner
Coverage of Joyce Turner in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana woman's HIV story aims to break stigma on testing day
Joyce Turner, a Louisiana woman diagnosed with HIV over two decades ago, is using her story to encourage others to get tested and overcome fear or stigma related to their health.
- Woman Who Falsely Claimed to Be Pasadena Resident Sentenced to Prison in LA for Wildfire, COVID Relief Fraud
A Texas woman was sentenced to 21 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining over $28,000 in federal wildfire relief and $54,000 in pandemic jobless benefits by falsely claiming residency in Pasadena. She was ordered to pay $82,555 in restitution.
- Woman defrauded government in scheme targeting funds for Eaton Fire victims, COVID unemployment
Joyce Turner defrauded the government of over $82,000 through a scheme targeting FEMA funds for Eaton Fire victims and COVID unemployment benefits. She pleaded guilty in September 2025 to fraud charges related to major disaster benefits and mail fraud.