Con Artist Doesn’t Get Any Help From Dr. Phil in Hagerstown
HAGERSTOWN — A Hagerstown woman who confessed on national television in January to being a con artist pleaded guilty Monday morning in Washington County Circuit Court to felony theft scheme and driving while suspended.
Michelle Pheabus, 33, must serve 18 months in jail for the felony theft scheme charge, the judge ordered.
Washington County Circuit Judge M. Kenneth Long Jr. imposed the sentence a month after Pheabus told "Dr. Phil" McGraw she could get away with anything and that she didn't think she was "jail material."
"I've always thought I could talk my way out of anything, until about now," Pheabus told McGraw during a pretaped show that aired Jan. 23. "It's starting to hit me that I'm not going to be able to talk my way out of anything anymore."
Pheabus called McGraw because she thought he was going to help her, defense attorney Martin Palmer Jr. said Monday.
"Dr. Phil" talked to Pheabus for only a few minutes, Palmer said.
"Dr. Phil only made matters worse and exploited her and her children and her family," Palmer said.
It is good to know that Dr. Phil not only screws up with Brittany Spears but also with small time con artists as well in small cities. Not that this is really his fault, but it does show that just because someone calls himself a doctor does not mean they can help. As a matter of fact if you really need help don't turn to a nut TV doctor, get real professional help.
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February 29th, 2008 - 18:50
Take a look. He has been all over the television, Dateline, Dr. Phil, Oprah, 60 Minutes and books galore.
Now this guy is sharp. He had access to all kinds of cash yet never stole a cent. How does this make sense? Don’t ALL con artist go after the money?
Anyway…. He can be found at:
http://howtocatchacon.blogspot.com
http://Www.fredbritollc.com
This is one amazing man with an amazing story.
March 26th, 2008 - 16:58
I personally knew Micki, and grew up with her as a little girl. Our parents were good friends. I had lost touch with her the last 10 years or so, and was shocked when I read this story. I feel sorry for her and hope that she does get some help. It’s sad that Dr. Phil exploited her, but I’m not really sure how? I read the transcripts on his website, but that doesn’t show the whole episode.
May 14th, 2008 - 15:34
You never really know peoples pasts so how can you judge. you dont have any say in it so keep your 2 cents out. she is my mother and she is a very good person in heart dont judge someone if you dont know what they have been through!!!!!!!
July 11th, 2008 - 10:15
I personally think this is hilarious. I went to high school with Miki and she thought she was so above the law then too. Some people don’t want to work for anything, they want everything handed to them. This just goes to show you that bad judgement will eventually catch up with you!