An Atlantic woman who lied about her daughter having cancer and solicited funds for her treatment, has pleaded guilty to 5 out of 20 counts against her, including four felonies and one serious misdemeanor charge. 30-year old Leatha Kaye Slauson faces up to 21-years in jail when she is sentenced on Dec. 22nd in Cass County District Court.

Leatha Kaye Slauson (Cass Co. Sheriff’s Office photo)

In her plea bargain, Slauson agreed to plead guilty to Class D felony charges that include two counts of Child Endangerment/Bodily Injury, with regard to the administering of Cannabis Oil and Neupogen to her daughter Riley, as well as a count of Administering Harmful Substances. She also plead guilty to a Serious Misdemeanor charge of Unlawful Possession of a prescription drug/Neupogen, and a reduced felony charge of Theft in the second degree, also a Class D- felony. She was originally charged with Theft in the 1st degree, a Class C felony.

Slauson will be released from custody and allowed to live with her mother in Hampton, Iowa. She is not allowed to have contact with her children or her husband, and must complete a mental health evaluation prior to her sentencing. Cass County Attorney Dan Feistner answered a question many people have with regard to the money.

He said at least $13,000 of the money Slauson garnered from various fund raising activities for her daughter’s supposed cancer treatment has been frozen at a local bank. Another nearly $13,000 was spent by Slauson. The remaining funds are not officially accounted for, but she will likely be required to make restitution. But when and how much she must repay has yet to be determined.

Slauson attorney Jay Mez said overall, he’s pleased with the agreement.