"I know that thing that you have to get on and figure out how to text the money is difficult. I'm a technical idiot, but I can write a fucking check," Stone said. "And right now, that's courage, too, because I know what's happening. I just lost half my money to this banking thing, and that doesn't mean that I'm not here."
Stone became emotional during her speech, shedding a few tears as she spoke.
Representatives for Stone did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.
According to ABC News, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation protects depositors "at all FDIC-insured banks for up to $250,000 in funds for each different type of account held." The outlet reports that nearly every bank is FDIC insured, meaning bank account holders with $250,000 or less in their accounts can receive full protection from the US government in the case of a bank failure.
"No one is above the law — and strengthening accountability is an important deterrent to prevent mismanagement in the future," he said.
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