Suspended Orlando commissioner Hill’s elder abuse trial delayed as defense subpoenas records

by Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando SentinelThe trial for suspended Orlando city Commissioner Regina Hill was pushed back again Tuesday as her legal team finishes preparing to defend her against charges of exploiting and defrauding an elderly woman in her care.In a two-minute hearing with Judge Michael Kraynick, Hill’s lawyers requested a new appearance be set for Aug. 13. A new trial date, initially set for May 12, has not been scheduled as they finalize depositions with key witnesses and subpoena records crucial to her defense.On April 16, Hill’s lawyers filed a motion seeking communications between the alleged victim’s caretaker following Hill, lawyers working with the elderly woman and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, who they said circled the wagons to go after the former commissioner. It further seeks communications with federal housing authorities and local real estate agents regarding renovation and sale of two homes prosecutors said are part of[…]

Teens arrested for allegedly attacking two women at Baltimore community garden

by Ashley PaulTwo teenagers were arrested for allegedly punching an elderly woman and stealing another woman's car on Saturday, May 3, at a Northwest Baltimore community garden.Then, on Monday, a gardener at Dewees Community Garden was waiting for police after he said two teens tried to rob him at knifepoint.The gardener, who didn't want to be on camera, told WJZ he was working on his garden plot when two teens approached him with a knife and demanded money. He said he scared the teens off with a gardening tool.Baltimore police said a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old boy were arrested in Saturday's robbery. It's unclear whether they are connected to Monday's robbery.Teens stole the gardener's sense of peaceA 64-year-old woman, who didn't want to be on camera, said she was working on her garden plot at around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday when she noticed a commotion a few plots over.She said[…]

Nipsey Hussle’s Daughter Caught in Heated Court Dispute Over Inheritance, Guardianship, and Legal Fees

By Samuel Lopez Case Summary Legacy in LimboThe late rapper’s multimillion-dollar estate—valued at $11 million and growing—is at the center of a contentious legal dispute involving his daughter Emani’s inheritance.Family Ties or Legal Lines?Nipsey’s brother Sam plays a vital role in Emani’s life—one the court appears to respect—but legal wrangling over guardianship and attorney compensation continues to cloud the estate proceedings.A Mother’s Claim, a Guardian’s ObjectionCourt-appointed counsel for Emani insists her inheritance should not be tapped to cover fees for her mother’s legal team, calling the move inequitable and adversarial. By Samuel Lopez – USA Herald [CALIFORNIA] – The fight over Nipsey Hussle’s 16-year-old daughter, Emani Asghedom, has now reached a new level of intensity, with court filings revealing bitter disputes over legal fees and the use of her inheritance to fund opposing counsel. At the heart of the legal battle is a critical question with vast implications for probate law,[…]

Woman accused of stealing money from mother, disguising drug habit funds as cancer treatment

By Amanda AlvaradoRINGGOLD, Ga. (Gray News) - A woman is accused of stealing money from her elderly mother to fund her drug habit after telling her mother she was using the money for cancer treatment.According to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Court District Attorney, Vickie Long entered a guilty plea to one count of exploiting an elder person, one count of identity fraud and one count of theft by taking. Authorities said Long conned her mother into giving her “large sums of money for fictitious cancer treatments.” When Adult Protective Services and family members intervened and put a stop to the voluntary transfers, Long started using her mother’s information to take money from her checking and savings accounts, according to the district attorney.Law enforcement determined that Long spent most of the stolen money on fentanyl. Long’s mother lost her home and nearly $200,000 as a result of the defendant’s fraudulent schemes.[…]

Stan Lee’s Daughter Settles Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against Ex-Manager Accused of Theft

by Winston Cho The daughter of Stan Lee, J.C., has settled a lawsuit against Max Anderson, the comic book legend’s former longtime road manager accused of elder abuse and pilfering tens of millions of dollars in memorabilia, autograph revenue and appearance fees. Ahead of a trial slated to start next week, both sides on Thursday informed the court of a deal to resolve the case. The agreement is conditioned on the completion of certain undisclosed terms. Further details weren’t revealed. At the heart of the lawsuit: Allegations that Anderson leveraged his control over Lee’s life to steal over $21 million — as well as hundreds of pieces of collectibles and memorabilia, including Batman creator Bob Kane’s original drawing of the “Joker” and movie props featured across Marvel movies — toward the end of his former boss’ life. Shortly after meeting Lee around 2007, Anderson assumed exclusive control of his operations[…]

Tennessee General Assembly creates conservatorship management task force through new legislation

This article was created by AI using a key topic of the bill. It summarizes the key points discussed, but for full details and context, please refer to the full bill. Link to Bill On April 21, 2025, the Tennessee State Legislature introduced House Bill 634, a significant piece of legislation aimed at reforming the state's conservatorship system. This bill seeks to address growing concerns about the management and oversight of conservatorships, which are legal arrangements designed to protect individuals who are unable to manage their own affairs due to age, disability, or mental health issues.At the heart of House Bill 634 is the establishment of a Conservatorship Management Task Force. This task force will consist of nine members, including key state commissioners and public representatives, tasked with evaluating and improving the current conservatorship framework. The inclusion of diverse stakeholders, such as a member of the judiciary experienced in probate[…]

Woman arrested again for scamming elderly Miami resident out of jewelry: Police

Katherine Coromoto Angulo-Rivera, 27, is facing additional charges of organized fraud and exploitation of the elderly By Julian Quintana A woman previously arrested for allegedly scamming elderly Miami residents out of jewelry has been arrested again after being accused of scamming another elderly resident out of tens of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry. Katherine Coromoto Angulo-Rivera, 27, is facing additional charges of organized fraud and exploitation of the elderly. She was previously arrested earlier in April on similar charges.According to police, on March 3, an elderly victim was outside her home when she was approached by Angulo-Rivera who asked them if they had any old frames for eyeglasses she could also melt the frames down to costume jewelry. An arrest report said Angulo-Rivera also told the victim she offered a jewelry cleaning service. After speaking with the victim, she was invited into their home and offered to clean their jewelry,[…]

Elderly woman targeted in $82,000 subscription scam | FOX 10 Phoenix

Two men were arrested for conspiracy, money laundering and fraud schemes after scamming an 86-year-old woman out of $82,000 in an email subscription scam.  Police are warning that schemes like this are becoming more commonplace and said the two might be connected to a larger operation based in California. Police say if you have been contacted in a similar scheme to contact police immediately. Source: Elderly woman targeted in $82,000 subscription scam | FOX 10 Phoenix

Audit finds Florida’s guardianship program not doing enough to protect seniors from ‘malfeasance’

By ActionNewsJax.com News StaffRetirees move to Florida to live out their golden years in the Sunshine State, but for those who become vulnerable in their old age, there are serious concerns. An Action News Jax investigation uncovered that the Department of Elder Affairs’ guardianship program has come under serious criticism for a lack of oversight, leaving the people they are supposed to protect unguarded.Guardianship is a legal process where a judge takes away a person’s rights and appoints someone to manage their finances and other aspects of their lives. That person is often a family member, but sometimes it’s a professional, and a scathing state audit found the office created to make sure guardians are doing their job is failing those it’s supposed to protect.That is exactly what Rey Contreras said happened to his family. “My stepfather’s wishes were denied and revoked,” he told Action News Jax’s Emily Turner. Contreras’[…]

PA State Police: Three charged, accused of misusing $500K in elder fraud case

by Caitlyn ScottBELLE VERNON, Pa. — The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations has filed charges against three individuals who they say exploited the finances of an elderly woman for their own personal gain. In a release from state officials Sunday, Todd Reppert, Ty Reppert, and Laura Reppert have been charged with financial exploitation of an elder, corrupt organizations, conspiracy, and multiple felony theft charges. Officials said the investigation into financial misconduct involving Donna Reppert began in January 2019, shortly after her son, Todd Reppert, assumed the role of Power of Attorney.Todd, the release said, was entrusted with managing her financial affairs and acting in her best interests. Evidence, however, indicated that Todd and the two other individuals abused their authority for personal gain."Between January 2019 and January 2023, the three individuals misappropriated a final judgment totaling $500,009.41," the release read. The release continued, saying, "Despite having no legal[…]

Department of Aging Hosts Two-Day Volunteer Conference to Engage and Recognize Network of Volunteers from across the Commonwealth

Nearly 26,000 aging network volunteers give an estimated 1.6 million hours of service a year with an estimated value of more than $53.4 million. Pittsburgh, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) this week showcased the services and resources it makes available to older Pennsylvanians during a two-day Aging Network Volunteer Conference, which presented information to individuals who give their time and talent to deliver aging services offered by PDA the Department through Pennsylvania’s 52 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). The Department welcomed more than 200 volunteers and staff from 47 counties to Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square for the conference, which also provided an opportunity to celebrate the work accomplished by volunteers. “This conference is a unique forum for our volunteers to meet with their fellow volunteers from across the Commonwealth in the same program areas while engaging, recognizing and strengthening their skill sets. Our aging network[…]

Scammer faces 20 years in exploitation case

By Kurt Hildebrand A man who admitted to exploiting a 93-year-old Minden resident to the tune of $90,375 by claiming to be a law enforcement officer admitted to one count of exploitation of an elderly person on Tuesday.Ming Long Chen, 46, has been in custody since Sept. 9, 2024.Chen faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $25,000 fine at his June 24 sentencing.Chen, who has an immigration hold, required a Mandarin translator to work on his plea agreement and canvass on Tuesday.District Judge Tod Young pointed out there wasn’t a certificate of translation to the Chinese portion of the plea agreement.Defense attorney Joey Gilbert assured the judge that Chen went through it with an attorney fluent in Chinese located in Los Angeles.Prosecutor Jim Sibley said he expects there will be witness testimony at the sentencing, which prompted Young to tell counsel the sentencing date is firm.A $50,000 warrant[…]

Albany man pleads guilty to stealing $230K from elderly pensioner

Devin Zielinski, 33, pleaded guilty to grand larceny after stealing more than $230,000 from an elderly New York state pensioner, officials announced Friday. His co-defendant, Amber Diacetis, 31, pleaded guilty to related charges last year.According to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James, Zielinski and Diacetis posed as live-in caregivers while exploiting the victim’s finances over several years.Details of the financial exploitationThe victim, an 87-year-old widower with no immediate family support, received $3,526 monthly from his state pension and $2,138 from Social Security.From 2018 to 2023, $338,000 was deposited into his accounts; investigators determined over $230,000 was withdrawn by the defendants for personal use.During this period, they neglected to pay the victim’s mortgage, property taxes, and utility bills, leading to foreclosure and the loss of his vehicle.The victim was left living in unsanitary and unsafe conditions,[…]

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A true Michigan story.I heard it from the attorney general's office

Good job SLCSO for catching this, but the real eld...

Good job SLCSO for catching this, but the real elder exploitation is happening in the guardianship courts. The judges, attorneys, guardian ad litems, doctors, and nursing home employees all collude together to hold elderly hostage while judges sign estates over to attorneys with the swipe of a pen to be liquidated for attorney fees. Cases are dragged out and over billed to take receivership of funds. Go look at the most recent RICO case filed in the northern district of Florida federal court by attorney Mr. Ferderigos. It’s exploitation and genocide of the elderly, criminal enterprise racketeering and RICO crimes.

NASGA thanks Marsha Joiner for writing this book! ...

NASGA thanks Marsha Joiner for writing this book! "Hospice" sounds so friendly and caring --- and there is good hospice too. But like guardianship, if one gets involved with bad hospice, it's a nightmare that never ends.

Anne was my biological Mother-we had the blessing ...

Anne was my biological Mother-we had the blessing of meeting each other again in life when I was 30. The similarities were unbelievable. We both were advocates, we both had a love law. Unfortunately in her later years my siblings kept me away from her. I came looking for Ann‘s video on guardianship because I wanna help Wendy Williams. Wendy Williams is in a fight for her life!

This is scary.

This is scary.

I don't understand how something like this cou...

I don't understand how something like this could happen.

Labow lied to my stepmother and told her my sister...

Labow lied to my stepmother and told her my sister and I were going to use my brother’s funds to force her to let Labow be conservator of his person. Labow planned to put him in a retirement home and sell his multimillion dollar home — she told me “I’m going to make you girls rich.” When I called my stepmother and found out Labow lied, I reassured my stepmother that my sister and I thought our dad should be cared for by his wife. We didn’t become rich but my dad passed away peacefully in his own bed in his own home with his wife at his side.

Really sad that Michigan can't pass any reform...

Really sad that Michigan can't pass any reform.

How can anyone be that cruel? I will understand h...

How can anyone be that cruel? I will understand how this could happen...

My uncle was tricked into signing himself into a c...

My uncle was tricked into signing himself into a conservatorship by an attorney and he made himself the successor trustee & amended our family trust and sold millions in property and will not even tell us where the trust accounts are held. The court told me that there is nothing they can do to help because the trustee/attorney removed my father from the trust that his mother and father left. The trustee closed the accounts and moved the money and he blocked me when I asked him where the accounts were held. The court has said they cannot do anything. The trustee refuses to answer any questions or just goes in circles with vague answers. Meanwhile, my 80 year old uncle is calling me from a neighbor's phone asking me to send him money for food because his phone was disconnected. The conservator and the trustee/attorney worked together to get[…]

The Oregon ombudsman, Fred Steele, is worthless an...

The Oregon ombudsman, Fred Steele, is worthless and in bed with the predators!

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