Woman who claimed she won $20,000 from lottery could face charges

RICHMOND Va. — A woman who says the Virginia Lottery owes her $20,000 after she hit it big with a scratch-off ticket may instead face charges.
On Aug. 22, Ardella Newman claimed a $2 ticket matched the number 16, making it a winner. However, lottery officials said there was a mistake. Newman pressed, saying she won and filing a complaint with the Virginia Lottery.
“I want the money that I thought I won. If you look at the ticket, it says I won this money. It wasn’t an