The Connecticut Post reports that 35-year-old Jodian Stephenson, of Bridgeport, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit immigration marriage fraud in federal court in New Haven Monday.
[Ads /]
Prosecutors say one of the sham marriages was between Stephenson and a U.S. citizen.
Stephenson is from Jamaica.
Officials say she introduced the couples, organized the marriage celebration and ceremony and coached them on how to make their relationship and marriage appear real.
[Ads /]
She would charge up to $20,000 to fill out immigration paperwork and complete the process.
Stephenson faces up to five years in prison.
----------
* More Connecticut news
* Send us a news tip
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
* Follow us on YouTube