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Bobbi Kristina estate could end up paying Nick Gordon’s legal fees
Nick GordonBobbi Kristina’s estate could end up footing the bill for Nick Gordon’s legal fees. Because of multiple unsubstantiated charges filed against Nick Gordon by Bobbi Kristina’s court-appointed...
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Paralegal Indicted for Forging Signatures of 76 Judges
A former paralegal at personal injury firm Paris & Chaikin forged the signatures of state Supreme Court justices to create more than 100 bogus judicial orders in structured settlement matters,...
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Average “grandmother scam” victim loses $4,000
The average victim of a “grandmother scam” loses $4,000 to the scammers, Ohio's Attorney General Mike DeWine said in a warning to families. So far this year, DeWine's office has received nearly 40...
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FINRA approves proposal to protect seniors from financial exploitation
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Wall Street's industry-funded watchdog, said on Thursday its board of governors approved a proposal to protect seniors and other vulnerable adults...
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Guardianship program seeks volunteers
ASHTABULA — The Patrick Sorohan Volunteer Guardianship Program at Catholic Charities of Ashtabula County is in search of volunteers in the community to serve as Guardian of Person for the frail elderly...
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Financial exploitation of seniors targeted by educational program
In an effort to prevent seniors from falling victim to scams and fraudulent schemes, the Carroll County State's Attorney's Office has launched an education program that is targeted at elder financial...
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American Screen Legend's Emotional Appeal To Congress To Stop 'Chronic Elder...
by Martha T.S. LahamIn March 2011, the 90-year-old Mickey Rooney, a national treasure and an award-winning film legend best known for his work in such classic movies as A Family Affair (1937), Boys...
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Steve Miller: "Guardian" April Parks Home and Office Raided by Police and...
LAS VEGAS - In the first of what is expected to be a series of search warrants issued against suspected criminal for-profit private guardians, KTNV TV News tonight broke the new that Las Vegas Metro...
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Man accused of exploiting elderly woman arrested
KXXV-TV News Channel 25 - Central Texas News and Weather for Waco, Temple, Killeen | COPPERAS COVE -Copperas Cove police have arrested a man they believe financially exploited a 77-year-old woman.David...
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Broward judge in PBC court, fighting for career
A Broward County judge, who was convicted of DUI last year by a Palm Beach County jury, is back in court this morning, fighting to make sure the conviction doesn’t destroy her judicial career.Broward...
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Why a man with intellectual disabilities has fewer rights than a convicted felon
Ryan KingBy Petula DvorakRyan King is 33. He has been working at a Safeway in Washington for 15 years. He pays his bills on time, budgets saving and spending money every month, uses exact change for...
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Alzheimer’s Association leads panel discussion on the disease -- Conaway,...
U.S. Rep Mike Conaway speaks Monday 9-21-2015 By Erin Stone U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway and state Sen. Kel Seliger joined a panel of experts at The Village at Manor Park Monday evening to discuss the state...
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BCI has an ongoing criminal investigation into ex-Mahoning County Probate...
By David SkolnickYOUNGSTOWNThere is an ongoing criminal investigation into former Mahoning County Probate Court Judge Mark Belinky, who, according to a state investigator’s affidavit, admitted stealing...
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MS Supreme Court Launches Project to Reform Guardianship Conservatorship Laws
Professionals in the medical, mental health, legal and social services fields statewide are meeting at the Mississippi Supreme Court in Jackson. They're concerned about the state's guardianship and...
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Initiatives That Could Help Prevent Elder Fraud
At the July 2015 White House Conference on Aging, President Barack Obama announced plans to train more prosecutors to combat elder abuse, including financial exploitation. The program is to be backed...
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Woman pleads guilty to financial exploitation
A Byron woman has pleaded guilty to financial exploitation after authorities say she spent the money of a vulnerable adult she'd worked for.Jill Janette Sheely, 36, entered the plea Thursday in Olmsted...
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Search warrants served as police investigate guardianship exploitation
By Darcy Spears Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- Breaking news in an ongoing Contact 13 investigation as search warrants are served at multiple locations.Contact 13 Chief Investigator Darcy Spears has been...
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State Attorney Ed Brodsky to discuss exploitation of the elderly
Brodsky to discuss exploitation of the elderlyBRADENTON -- Manatee Forum guest speakers State Attorney Ed Brodsky and Assistant State Attorney Lisa Chittaro will discuss scams, exploitation aand other...
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THIS Is Really When Old Age Begins
by Martha T.S. LahamA 95-year-old Finnish woman may have set the record for the world's oldest woman to complete a bungee jump, according to Daily Mail. Magit Tall, who walks with the assistance of a...
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Taxpayers foot bill for missing DDS money, reports say
WFSB 3 ConnecticutMANCHESTER, CT (WFSB) - A state agency charged with protecting money for people with disabilities reported thousands of dollars missing and repaid it with taxpayer money.The...
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