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Casa Ruby Founder Sentenced for COVID Relief Misuse

1/14/2026

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  • Ruby Corado, founder of nonprofit Casa Ruby, was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison.
  • U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden imposed the sentence after prosecutors said she misused $200,000 of COVID relief funds for LGBTQ+ clients.
  • Corado claimed funds were to establish a Casa Ruby branch in El Salvador.
  • Corado must pay $956,215 in restitution.
  • Her attorney argued for a lesser sentence due to immigrant status and transgender safety concerns.