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Jessica Vega wedding (credit: Personal Photo)

Jessica Vega Charged After Allegedly Claiming She Had Cancer To Get Dream Wedding

“By pretending to have a terminal illness, Vega inexcusably took advantage of the community’s hearts and minds, and profited off of their generosity,” said Attorney General Schneiderman.

2012/04/10

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Did Yonkers Woman Fake Cancer For Free Wedding Dress?

She got a $1,200 wedding dress for free, but now there are reports that 23-year-old Jessica Vega faked having a terminal illness to get a discounted wedding.

2010/09/08

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