A woman has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing Social Security benefits that were intended for her own child, according to federal authorities. Nancy Taylor, 45, of Fall River, Mass., pleaded guilty to one count of theft of public funds, according to federal authorities.

Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Leah Foley announced that a Fall River woman pleaded guilty to stealing Social Security benefits that were intended for her child.

River woman pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing over $86,000 in Social Security benefits intended for her child, using the money for herself instead.