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NASGA is a public benefit civil rights organization formed by victims and for victims of unlawful and abusive guardianship and conservatorship cases.
2023-12-06 06:30
Q: Can a guardian block a ward from leaving a nursing home to go to church? A: Yes and no. A guardian can make this type of decision on behalf of
the ward. However, t… Read More
2023-12-06 06:00
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — A 53-year-old Clarksburg woman on Monday
waived her right to a probable cause hearing on a charge alleging
financial exploitation of an elderly pe… Read More
2023-12-05 14:08
When his grandmother started experiencing a medical emergency, 6-year-old James Garcia jumped into action, and now, James is getting some special recognition for his heroics. Reporter Stepha… Read More
2023-12-05 12:30
Staff at Iceni Care Home say vulnerable residents were treated as if they were ‘on a farm’ to reduce workload Thomas Ryan and Clare Miller said said the alleged mistreatment of… Read More
2023-12-05 12:20
I agree with letter writer Jay Gruber (“Failure of ballot Question 8 shames Maine,”
Nov. 19) that Question 8, which lost by 7%, should have passed. But I
don’t think a ma… Read More
2023-12-04 08:51
By Samantha HoganFamilies are frustrated by the probate courts’ handling of loved one’s estates and final wishes. Peter and Mary Ann Brickfield split their time between Was… Read More
2023-12-03 08:26
Written by: Sam OrlandoCHRISTIANSBURG,
VIRGINIA - In a significant legal development, Debra Long, an elderly
and disabled resident of Christiansburg, Virginia, has filed a lawsuit
against… Read More
2023-12-03 08:21
By Jessica GoodmanMENTOR-ON-THE-LAKE, Ohio — A longtime resident of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio, had a special start to the holiday season this year.On the day after Thanksgiving, the Men… Read More
2023-12-02 06:30
By: Samantha MarshakA New Jersey couple is facing charges in Tennessee
after they were accused of tricking an elderly man into believing he was
in a relationship with a celebrity and scamm… Read More
2023-12-02 06:30
A woman who pretended to be a nurse and ripped off a blind 86-year-old Villager is back behind bars after a hit-and-run crash.
Sharon Ward DeMarsh, 44, was booked
without bond Tuesday at t… Read More
2023-12-02 06:13
By Olivia DiVentiSOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police executed a warrant at an
assisted living facility in Southwest Miami-Dade that is at the center
of a possible elderly exploitati… Read More
2023-12-01 07:06
by Opinion ContributorThe BDN
Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or
contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper
or on ba… Read More
2023-12-01 07:05
By Atlanta News First staff ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The
caretaker of an elderly Rome resident was charged with defrauding the
man out of thousands of dollars, according to the… Read More
2023-12-01 07:00
by Tomás MierA judge awarded Aretha Franklin’s sons the singer’s real estate after reviewing a handwritten 2014 will that was found between couch cushions, Associated Pres… Read More
2023-11-30 07:32
The EastIdahoNews.com team is busy helping a local Secret Santa give $1 million to deserving people in eastern Idaho this holiday season. Kent, aka "The Donut Hole Man," makes sur… Read More
2023-11-30 07:20
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Oregon… Read More
2023-11-30 07:12
by Ryan DickinsonPHILADELPHIA, PA – Gloria Byars, 62, of Aldan, PA, and Carlton
Rembert, 69, of Hampton, VA, were found guilty of defrauding over $1
million from elderly, incapacitat… Read More
2023-11-29 07:00
Under trustee, 'suddenly your identity is gone and you are no longer a person': friend of Paul Cameron Millerby Kristin Annable, Caroline Barghout Paul Cameron Miller, a former music te… Read More
2023-11-29 06:00
Arthur Perry, 98, has been living in a hospital since a heart attack he suffered in May impacted his mobility.
Currently staying in the Oromocto Public Hospital, he’s anxiously
awaiti… Read More
2023-11-28 07:00
HOW CAN THIS BE HAPPENING?It is shockingly easy to declare a person incompetent and take their money.by Diane Dimond Ginger Franklin, a fortysomething single woman in Hendersonville, Te… Read More
2023-11-27 07:00
By Mardi Link BELLAIRE — A professional guardian, appointed to oversee the needs of
at least 40 vulnerable adults in six counties, is facing an
embezzlement charge following a Michig… Read More
2023-11-27 06:30
By Mary Roberts Hampton, VА. — A federal jury has convicted Hampton, Virginia resident Carlton Rembert, 69, for his involvement in a scheme to embezzle funds from court-appointed… Read More
2023-11-27 06:08
Dave Wilder received a letter from Social Security that stated he was
overpaid during the pandemic and must pay $84,000, along with having his
payments cut. Source:West Michigan man told h… Read More
2023-11-26 07:07
Elder financial abuse is a crime that
is on the rise, according to Clint Smith, region president for Zions
Bank located in Logan.His
team sees more counterfeit bills, fraudulent checks an… Read More
2023-11-26 07:00
November 21, 2023… Read More
2023-11-25 07:00
An Upper West Side woman has been liberated from her court appointed guardianship. Sarah Wallace reporting. Source:NYC Senior Wins Guardianship Battle Read More
2023-11-25 06:30
by KCTV/CNN/CNN NewsourcePECULIAR, Mo. (KCTV/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC)
- An elderly man is facing homelessness after Social Security ordered
him to repay over $60,000. According to KCTV,
Ti… Read More
2023-11-25 06:00
By Sara CardineA Huntington Beach woman was arrested on suspicion of murder Friday,
after police responding to a call for service at a residence on the 6000
block of Tyndall Drive found th… Read More
2023-11-24 07:00
by Rebecca Johnson and Madeline BuckleyCHICAGO — A former Cook County judge accused of stealing hundreds of
thousands of dollars from the bank accounts of an elderly former
Tuskegee… Read More
2023-11-24 06:30
by Caleb PerhneWASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A
New Jersey duo are in the Washington County, Tennessee jail, accused of
scamming a resident in our region out of more than $100,000.Chinag… Read More
2023-11-24 06:04
By Meghan SchobingerWINNEBAGO, Ill. (WIFR) - A grand jury
indicted a 62-year-old nurse Tuesday on federal charges including theft,
financial exploitation of the elderly, and possession of… Read More
2023-11-23 18:00
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Maggie [7 years old] knocks on Joni Benson's door before entering her apartment. “Okay, what are you going to read to grandma?” Joni asks.Joni isn… Read More
2023-11-22 18:00
While the more recent innovations were designed for entertainment, some companies are taking technology to the next level by incorporating a high level of help and hopefully, to make a diffe… Read More
2023-11-21 07:00
Opinion by Steve Weisman, opinion contributorAccording to the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel report for 2022,
older Americans reported more than $1.6 billion in losses t… Read More
2023-11-21 06:30
After suffering seizures and falling into a coma for twelve days, the unthinkable happened. Source:LittleVids ep 22: Coma Woman Whispers Read More
2023-11-21 06:00
David Allen Jenkins, 31 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports
said he defrauded and stole thousands of dollars from an elderly
victim.
Report said that Jenkins was supposed to be t… Read More
2023-11-20 08:18
by: Dennis BrightHORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A woman hired to care for another person
is facing abuse charges after allegedly hitting the person in the face
during an argument and al… Read More
2023-11-20 08:10
By Alan CaldwellCamden, N.J. – Elderly individuals have become the unfortunate
targets of a rising trend in fraudulent schemes, as exemplified by the
recent case of Victoria Crosby… Read More
2023-11-20 07:59
HONEY GROVE — A 42-year-old woman is facing charges of exploitation
after police said she misused funds while acting as a power of attorney.
Trisha Jean Santos-Villalobo, of Honey Gro… Read More
2023-11-19 07:20
by Alyson Diaz, Korinne Dunn, and Saba Mengesha Scholars discuss how senior citizens should be protected from various forms of elder fraud. Last year, over 88,000 seniors reported being vict… Read More
2023-11-19 07:14
Andrew Perez, ReporterAndrea Torres, Digital JournalisPolice officers arrested Alejandro F. Diaz Torriente on Friday in Miami-Dade County. (MDCR)MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla.
– A 65-year-ol… Read More
2023-11-19 07:05
A lawsuit says UnitedHealth used an artificial intelligence algorithm to systematically deny patients the care they needed. By Alex Arger UnitedHealth Group is being sued for allegedly… Read More
2023-11-18 07:32
By Alex BridgesWOODSTOCK — A jury acquitted a Shenandoah County woman Tuesday of charges of taking money from a man diagnosed with dementia.Tracy
Ann Phillips faced 21 charges of fina… Read More
2023-11-18 07:21
OAKLAND — California
Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced securing guilty
verdicts against a Placer County woman for committing financial fraud
agains… Read More
2023-11-18 07:16
By Brandon DownsPLACER COUNTY - A Placer County woman was convicted of four felonies,
including stealing more than $500,000 from her mother's bank account,
California Attorney General Rob… Read More
2023-11-17 07:00
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania… Read More
2023-11-17 06:30
(KTTS News) — The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a Nixa contracting business.
Richard B. Gillette, the owner of Premiere Exterior Sol… Read More
2023-11-17 06:00
By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team Keiwon Tucker (East Point Police Department)EAST POINT, Ga. - A man faces several charges after East Point police say he swindled $100,000 from a 91-year-old re… Read More
2023-11-16 07:00
by: Braley DodsonPLANTSVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — An annual aging summit Monday focused on
evictions, housing subsidies and a lack of affordable housing for
seniors.
AgingCT, a statewi… Read More
2023-11-16 06:30
By LOG CABIN DEMOCRATFollowing a guilty plea entered by
Celia Fuller, 53, of Mayflower in Pulaski County Circuit Court on Oct.
23, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following stateme… Read More
2023-11-16 06:00
By Mike BungeMichael StuderMASON CITY, Iowa – A plea deal is struck over money stolen from a dependent adult.Michael
Edward Studer, 63 of Mason City, was initially charged with
first… Read More
2023-11-15 07:00
By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media - Anchorage When the state of Alaska transferred dozens of public guardianship
cases to a nonprofit last year, the results included extended hospit… Read More
2023-11-15 06:30
by Staff report Tallahassee DemocratA disbarred Tallahassee attorney was sentenced to
14 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to defrauding clients —
former professional football… Read More
2023-11-15 06:00
Joshua Wood, 21, allegedly took over $50,000 over a period of time from his elderly, care-dependent relatives. Author: Leah Hall
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A man is facing theft charg… Read More
2023-11-14 07:47
Here's how to spot the signs of abuse and take steps to protect yourself and your finances as you age. by Brynne Conroy (The Penny Hoarder) Editor's Note: This story originally appeared… Read More
2023-11-13 07:00
The frightening Nov. 5 front-page article “He had a stroke at a gas station, then lost nearly everything” was truly depressing. In October 2017, the New Yorker published “T… Read More
2023-11-13 06:30
By Jonathan Phelps Union Leader StaffA disbarred attorney will spend a
year in prison after pleading guilty Thursday afternoon to defrauding
his clients of more than $360,000, including mo… Read More
2023-11-13 06:09
by Emily CherkauskasBritney Hostrander - Shannon SchenckLOCK HAVEN, CLINTON CO. (WOLF) — Two women are charged with financially exploiting elderly and care-dependent people in Clinton… Read More
2023-11-12 16:41
by Amy Biancolli Our guest today is Diane Dimond, a longtime, award-winning
investigative journalist specializing in crime and justice issues. As a
freelance journalist, syndicated c… Read More
2023-11-12 16:31
By James StinsonI am writing in response to the ADN’s Oct. 27 story
regarding the challenges being faced in the guardianship system. Many
of the issues raised in the piece were inac… Read More
2023-11-11 07:44
by Violet Comber-WilenVeterans across Indiana face challenges with mental health, food and
housing insecurity. One organization offers resources and solutions to
help address these issues… Read More
2023-11-11 00:12
When Veterans grow old or become disabled, it's our turn to help them. Over 40,000 Veterans are homeless. We don't even know how many suffer elder or guardianship abuse.It's our… Read More
2023-11-10 08:09
by Mathew RichardsHOUSTON, Texas — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reported
significant strides in its year-long campaign to shield seniors from
fraud and exploitation, with plan… Read More
2023-11-10 07:00
by Jason MunzMichael Oher with the TitansThe dispute between Michael Oher and the Tuohy family − whose story was the subject of the Oscar-winning film "The Blind Side" − took ano… Read More
2023-11-10 06:35
Heather White(Tazewell County Sheriff's Office)By 25News Now TAZEWELL COUNTY (25News Now) - A
33-year-old Creve Coeur woman is facing charges after being accused of
stealing hundreds of do… Read More
2023-11-09 10:19
In addition to prison time, she will also have to pay over $400,000 back to the victim.(MGN)By Seth Feiner and WALB News TeamBAINBRIDGE, Ga. (WALB) - A woman has been
sentenced to 15 years… Read More
2023-11-09 10:10
November 08, 2023… Read More
2023-11-09 10:03
Post Date:11/03/2023
Guardianship is a tool of last
resort, available to make sure that loved ones are taken care of when
they can no longer care for themselves.
But what ex… Read More
2023-11-08 07:00
by Michael SainatoFor Linda Long, who has worked in nursing homes
since 1997, at the same facility outside of Tacoma, Washington, since
2003, understaffing has always been a problem.It
on… Read More
2023-11-08 06:30
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Iowa A woman who spent her disabled relative’s… Read More
2023-11-07 07:00
October 27, 2023… Read More
2023-11-07 06:30
Legislator
Drucker Partners with Nassau County Police Department’s Community
Affairs Division to Host Senior Scam Prevention Seminar(WOODBURY,
N.Y.) - Nassau County Legislator Arnol… Read More
2023-11-07 06:00
A man injured a deputy while being arrested Saturday night in
unincorporated Half Moon Bay for alleged elder abuse, making criminal
threats, and battery, among other allegations. San… Read More
2023-11-06 07:00
By: Nicole GriggPHOENIX — A reform bill that would add more protection for people in
the probate court system who find themselves placed in guardianships or
conservatorships went int… Read More
Prosecutors Seek To Freeze Assets Of Man Accused Of Stealing $1.9 Million From Elderly Woman In Cary
2023-11-06 06:30
by Sam BorciaProsecutors are seeking to freeze the assets of a Barrington man
accused of stealing $1.9 million that belonged to an elderly family
member in Cary over the span of four years… Read More
2023-11-05 06:41
Many older people are one medical emergency away from a court-appointed guardian taking control of their lives By Mary JordanORLANDO
— When Douglas Hulse pulled his Ford Mustang conve… Read More
2023-11-05 06:00
By Irene WrightA former Florida caretaker is accused of kidnapping a woman with disabilities after she was moved to a new facility when the caretaker’s group home was shut down, police… Read More
2023-11-04 06:00
The victims ranged in age from 43 to 104. By Jon HaworthA former Pennsylvania
nurse who, in May, had been accused of killing two patients with doses
of insulin now faces more murder charge… Read More
2023-11-04 05:30
A Stanley woman appeared in North Central District Court on Thursday to
plead guilty and be sentenced to supervised probation for exploiting a
position of trust in her role as a co-guardia… Read More
2023-11-04 05:21
OTTUMWA – An Ottumwa man has been arrested and charged with the
financial exploitation of a dependent person over the course of several
years.
According to court documents, 65-yea… Read More
2023-11-03 06:00
Written by Colin A. Young/SHNS BOSTON (State House News Service) —
A parade of self-advocates, parents, lawyers and others went before the
Judiciary Committee on Tuesday to pres… Read More
2023-11-03 05:30
Virginia Lawyers Weekly//October 31, 2023// Where
a conservator did not report some of the decedent’s accounts to the
commissioner of accounts and made “questionable… Read More
2023-11-03 05:00
By KAALTV(ABC 6 News) – A Dodge Center woman failed to appear in Dodge County
Court Wednesday, Nov. 1, on a charge of felony financial exploitation of
a vulnerable adult. Michelle Re… Read More
2023-11-02 06:00
by Bill LaytnerThe Detroit Lions looked strong and smart on Monday Night Football this week.But
despite fans’ upbeat expectations and despite the lopsided score, pro
ball is rarely a… Read More
2023-11-02 05:30
By Deidra DukesDisturbing abuse accusation against victim's son A
local man is charged in a disturbing case of elder abuse. The alleged
victim was his own mother. Fifty-six-year-old Tony S… Read More
2023-11-02 05:00
NEWKIRK — A warrant is issued for Cornelius James White, 58, Ponca City, by the Kay County District Court. White is facing a felony count of abuse, exploitation and or neglect of… Read More
2023-11-01 06:00
Dimond explores gender dynamics and predatory practices of guardianship at book launch. By Lin Lin Hutchinson
Last year, the Britney Spears conservatorship battle
sparked a… Read More
2023-11-01 05:18
Vermont Business Magazine The Attorney General’s
Office announced that Kathryn Flynn, 69, of Essex, Vermont, and Yoanna
Vaughan, 36, of South Burlington, Vermont, were each arraigned… Read More
2023-10-31 06:00
From Britney Spears to Michael Oher, conservatorships have been a hot
topic lately. There are many questions surrounding when a
conservatorship or guardianship is appropriate and how that… Read More
2023-10-31 05:30
by Virginia BarredaAn Ankeny woman who served as a caretaker to a
bedridden, elderly man was charged with second-degree murder in
connection with his death due to abuse, detectives with th… Read More
2023-10-31 05:00
By Roberta BakerA Manchester man who financially
exploited the elderly man whose home he shared was convicted Monday of
16 Class A felony counts of identity fraud, credit-card fraud and th… Read More
2023-10-30 06:00
By: Taylor WeiterCINCINNATI — A Hamilton County probate judge is accused of misconduct
after he made comments on Facebook about a case he was overseeing.The
formal complaint submitte… Read More
2023-10-30 05:30
By WALA StaffFAIRHOPE, Ala. (WALA)
- The Fairhope Police Department arrested a man and his wife after a
monthslong investigation involving exploitation of the elderly.Christopher
Spauldin… Read More
2023-10-30 05:00
Lock Haven – Two women
acting as In-home caregivers were charged with Financial exploitation of
Older Adults and Access Device Fraud this week. The two investigations
were unrelate… Read More
2023-10-29 15:21
By Brooke SteinbergA 17-year-old boy who suffered a severe stroke lives to tell the tale thanks to his hero dog.
Amanda and Daines Tanner, who live in Spring, Texas, were woken up by
t… Read More
2023-10-29 15:06
John D. Moore, who allegedly scammed his mother-in-law in Dothan seems to have moved his scams to FloridaHe faces nearly 30 charges of bilking an elderly Dothan and now there
are complaints… Read More
2023-10-29 15:00
By:Rebecca FriedmanThe Princess of Pop's lawyer, Matthew Rosengart, recently sent an email to Jamie's attorney asking to negotiate a settlement for the 71-year-old's alleged wrongdoings duri… Read More
2023-10-28 06:00
By Iris SamuelsSome of
Alaska’s most vulnerable residents were left ailing, indebted, at risk
of losing their housing and with their public benefits lapsed —
including Social… Read More
2023-10-28 05:30
RELEASE|October 24, 2023Contact: Graham Filler
State Rep. Graham Filler today helped lead the House in approving a
bipartisan plan to improve protections for vulnerable adults in
Michigan… Read More
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