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Jordy Robertson sentenced for drug trafficking and wire fraud

NEW ORLEANS — The father of Saints superfan, Jarius “JJ” Robertson was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday.

Jordy Robertson admitted to stealing money from a GoFundMe campaign that was supposed to pay for his son’s medical expenses.

He also pleaded guilty to federal drug charges.  

The 37-year-old native of St. John the Baptist Parish will also have to pay more than $115,000 in restitution to the people who donated money thinking it would be used to help his son.

READ THE FULL SENTENCING REPORT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE HERE