Mom charged with stealing daughter’s identity to become cheerleader

A 33-year-old Wisconsin woman has been charged with stealing her daughter’s identity so she could enroll in high school and join the cheerleading squad.

Wendy Brown of Green Bay is facing felony charges after she attended cheerleading practices, got a cheerleader’s locker and went to a pool party at the home of the cheerleading coach.

A school employee said that Brown looked a bit old for a student and struggled with high school math. But the scheme didn’t finally unravel until Brown missed classes, leading to a truancy investigation.

If convicted, Brown faces six years in jail and a $10,000 fine.

Sources: Associated Press, Green Bay Press-Gazette.