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Monkee Wife Scams Housing Dept While Living Off The Dole-nz
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Billy Parker
Published Aug 8, 2009
Modified Aug 8, 2009
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The wife of Monkees' drummer Micky Dolenz was arrested yesterday after collecting over $130,000 from the city in housing subsidies, long after she failed to qualify for the handout after marrying the actor/musician in 2002. 54-year-old Donna Quinter was charged with grand larceny, which could have landed her in jail for 15 years. Quinter has been collecting $2,800 a month from the Department of Housing for her apartment at Ruppert Yorkville Towers on the Upper East Side, despite the fact that she had a roommate paying rent and was living in California with Dolenz, who still earns plenty off Monkees' residues and as the voice of the Snuggle Bear. The Post says that despite the fact that the former flight attendant "makes a monkee out of the city," Quinter was able to plead guilty at the Manhattan's DA office and repay the entire amount without having to serve any jail time. Her lawyer said, “Donna has cooperated throughout this process and surrendered to further facilitate resolution of this matter.”
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