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Editor's note: The Associated Press/The Herald Journal originally reported that bail was set for Lesley Jensen at $50,000, which was incorrect. Bail will be addressed at her next hearing on Jan. 20. The article has been updated to reflect the correction. LOGAN, Utah (AP) — A woman who police say faked brain cancer and forged medical documents to raise money was in court Wednesday.

The Herald Journal of Logan reports that Lesley Jensen of Nibley made her first appearance in Utah's First Judicial District Court on Tuesday. Jensen is currently on a no-bail warrant. She will have her next hearing on Jan. 20, where the possibilities of bail will be addressed.

She faces nine felony counts of fraud and forgery. Prosecutors say she convinced friends, family, co-workers and charitable organizations that she had advanced stage brain cancer.

Authorities say Jensen likely raised thousands or tens of thousands of dollars.

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