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Dr. Phil McGraw and wife Robin (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Syndicated television psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw may inadvertently be assisting federal prosecutors.
McGraw had a San Marcos, California couple on as guests, and the relaxed atmosphere of the show, along with the good doctor’s beguiling manner, had his guests announcing on national TV that they’d been fencing stolen property.
Thanks to some boasting by 34-year-old Matthew Eaton and his 26-year-old wife Laura on an episode of "Dr. Phil," it was revealed that the couple procured a cool $100,000 by stealing toys and selling them on eBay.
And if that weren’t enough, the couple also showed a video of a three-day shoplifting spree in which they brought along their three children for what Matthew called "easy money."
Federal agents were watching, and as a result the Secret Service and San Diego Regional Fraud Task Force later searched the Eaton’s home and seized the alleged stolen items.
The Eatons were arrested, and each was charged with one count of conspiracy to transport stolen property in interstate commerce. If convicted, each could be sent to prison for more than three years.
Despite prosecutors having the TV confession, video and physical evidence, the Eatons have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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