A Michigan woman who took unemployment benefits after a lottery win faces criminal charges . John Clayton , 25 , faces felony charges of welfare fraud . New legislation signed last year blocks lottery winners from receiving state assistance . Amanda Clayton , 25 , collected thousands of dollars in state assistance for months after she won $ 1 million in the 'Make Me Rich '' game sponsored by the Michigan lottery , a statement from state officials said . ` ` I thought , maybe it was OK because I ' m not working , '' Clayton said .
A Michigan woman who took unemployment benefits after a lottery win faces criminal charges . John Clayton , 25 , faces felony charges of welfare fraud . New legislation signed last year blocks lottery winners from receiving state assistance . ` ` I thought , maybe it was OK because I ' m not working , '' Clayton said .