CT woman allegedly impregnated by guardian at age 12 files $30 million claim against DCF

by Justin Muszynski,An attorney representing Connecticut woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted thousands of times by her guardian who also fathered her child when she was 13 has filed a multi-million dollar claim against the state Department of Children and Families, alleging that the agency, during numerous involvements, could have intervened and prevented further abuse.The claim, filed with the Office of the Claims Commissioner, seeks $30 million and was filed by Middletown-based attorney Nate Baber on behalf of his client, Crystal B. Baber has also brought civil litigation against the man accused of sexually assaulting Crystal, 64-year-old Roger Barriault, and his wife, 48-year-old Darlene Barriault, of Bristol.DCF could not be named in the lawsuit because of its status as a state agency, Baber said. The claim he has filed against DCF had to be brought in a separate proceeding.“The only thing we can sue for — although this is[…]

Home health care nurse turned personal assistant steals $140K from Polk County blind man: PCSO

By FOX 13 News StaffWINTER HAVEN, Fla. - A Winter Haven woman was arrested after deputies said she stole more than $140,000 from a blind man who she worked for as a home health care nurse and personal assistant. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said Carrie Hutchinson, 46, who is a private certified nursing assistant who had been practicing as a home health care nurse, is facing multiple charges, including grand theft and exploitation of the elderly.  "This woman's actions are despicable," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. "Taking advantage of an elderly man who entrusted her with his life savings while also paying her a good salary is inexcusable and unforgivable. She is now charged with three very serious felonies."Detectives said the 77-year-old Winter Haven man, who is blind, started getting suspicious about his finances. That's when he asked a friend, who is a retired chief financial officer, to look[…]

New York nursing home operator accused of neglect settles with state for $45M

NEW YORK (AP) — The operators of four nursing homes in New York will pay $45 million to settle claims that they neglected and mistreated residents, including some who were forced to sit in their own urine and feces for hours, state Attorney General Letitia James announced Thursday.The Democrat filed a civil lawsuit last year that accused the owners and operators of Centers Health Care of using Medicaid and Medicare funds to enrich themselves, their relatives and associates instead of using funds for resident care. James claimed understaffing at the homes contributed to neglectful care. She said residents lived in squalor and were left unsupervised, leading to injuries.Under the settlement, Centers and its owners will direct $35 million for improved resident care and staffing. Medicaid and Medicare programs will receive $8.75 million in restitution. Independent monitors for operations and finances were appointed by the court shortly after the lawsuit was[…]

‘I’m kidnapped.’ Vietnam veteran fighting Michigan guardianship system

By: Heather Catallo , Johnny SartinSOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Prosecutors have called court-ordered guardianship a superhighway that you can’t exit from and that’s exactly what one Macomb County combat veteran says has happened to him.Gerald F. Harten says he survived the horrors of the Vietnam War only to now feel like he’s been captured by the enemy decades later. But this time, he says the enemy is Michigan’s guardianship system. Harten admits he’s fully into his golden years and he’s not quite as physically capable as he once was, but he insists he is not mentally incapacitated. Harten says he wants his voice to be heard by the American court system that he fought for so many years ago.“This is not right. This is illegally keeping me. Might as well go to jail — at least got more people there to talk to. Get three squares there, they'll give you[…]

DOJ Report to Congress Details Fight Against Nursing Home Neglect, Elder Abuse and Financial Fraud

Federal regulators have made significant progress combating elder abuse and financial fraud since July 2023, according to a new report.By: Michael Adams  In recent years, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been working in tandem with federal, state, local and Tribal law enforcement agencies to target financial fraud and abuse involving elderly Americans, as well as their risks of nursing home neglect due to grossly inadequate care in long-term facilities. Older individuals face an increased risk of falling prey to various financial fraud schemes, and they face particular dangers of abuse at the hands of caretakers, both at home and in nursing home facilities. As a result of these dangers, a number of new federal programs have been started, and legacy programs have continued gaining traction, to help curb the physical and financial abuse of elderly Americans. Last month, the DOJ released its sixth Annual Report to Congress on[…]

AARP Alabama urges community response to elderly abuse after Elkmont man allegedly beats parents

By Noah CowellELKMONT, Ala. (WAFF) - AARP Alabama asks the local community to help prevent elder abuse after a man brutally assaulted his parents in Elkmont.Charlie Cain Jr., 55, was charged with two counts of elder abuse after allegedly beating his parents in Elkmont last Tuesday.Other charges include domestic violence and violating his parents' protection order they filed in May after claiming he threatened them.Witnesses say Cain — who has a history of drug problems — became irritated on Tuesday when his parents would not take him to a local pharmacy.Cain then yanked his mother to the ground and broke her jaw, while also striking his father in the face.The good Samaritan who reported the assault says she never expected Cain to be capable of an attack this severe. She says she’s seen his parents repeatedly give their son more chances after his other times in prison, but he just[…]

DOJ outlines efforts to combat elder abuse, fraud in annual report to Congress

by Kimberly Bonvissuto With “millions” of older adults falling victim to elder abuse and fraud each year, the Department of Justice has released its sixth annual report about its efforts to tackle those crimes and prosecute offenders. The DOJ’s “Annual Report to Congress on Department of Justice Activities to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse” report to Congress outlines its efforts from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, to combat elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and fraud. During that period, the department pursued more than 300 enforcement actions against more than 700 defendants charged with stealing almost $700 million from 225,000 victims. The government provided services to more than 230,000 older adult victims and returned more than $31 million to them. “Because millions of older Americans suffer some form of elder mistreatment each year — and because many more abuses go unreported or unseen — everyone has a role to play[…]

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Family dog saves owner from mudslide after Hurricane Helene

The siblings used all their allowance to pay for the family dog, Tucker, three years ago.  Source:Family dog saves owner from mudslide after Hurricane Helene

Oregon Mother and Daughter Face Felony Charges for Falsifying a Will in a $2 Million Estate

By Lucille McNamaraKLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. — Klamath County prosecutors say felony charges have been brought against a mother and daughter who allegedly falsified a will to collect an estate worth $2 million. Daughter of the Deceased Woman Fights Claim Their claim has been fought by the daughter of the deceased, Cathy Gerlett, who died suddenly on February 9, 2023. The mother-and-daughter team of Renee and Kristine Pereira now faces charges of attempted aggravated theft, forgery, identity theft, and other computer crimes. Both women pleaded not guilty at their court appearance at the end of October. The daughter of the deceased woman, Kristy Gerlett, has been investigating the case ever since her mother’s death and pleading with law enforcers to charge the women she suspected of forging signatures on her mother’s will. Kristy was excluded from the will, which allocates 80% of the estate to Kristine Pereira. The indictment accuses the[…]

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Trenton Police warn residents of scam calls from impostors posing as utility staff

The Trenton Police Department is alerting residents to an increase in scam calls involving utility impostors. These callers pose as utility representatives and inform residents that their utility bills are unpaid, warning them of imminent service disconnection. Residents are strongly advised to safeguard their personal and financial information. The department emphasizes that individuals should not disclose sensitive details over the phone unless they first verify the legitimacy of the call by contacting their utility company directly. This precaution helps prevent fraud and potential financial exploitation. Full Article & Source: Trenton Police warn residents of scam calls from impostors posing as utility staff

Emergency Petition Seeks to Expedite Conservatorship for CEO of Nursing Home Giant Life Care Centers

By Amy StulickAn emergency petition on Tuesday was filed to expedite the conservatorship action brought by the son of Life Care Centers of America CEO Forrest Preston, as other executive members cited year-end obligations. Preston’s son, Aubrey B. Preston, should be appointed as his conservator on an emergency basis, executives said, due to the critical and time-sensitive needs of Tennessee-based nursing home operator Life Care and its affiliates. Forrest is incapable of attending to his duties as CEO in his disabled status, the executives allege in the court filings. The son is requesting limited powers necessary to protect his father’s health, safety and welfare. And, in consultation with Life Care President Todd Fletcher and CFO Steve Ziegler, the younger Preston is seeking to make all decisions for Life Care and its affiliates that his father made in his leadership roles.“[Forrest] is often the sole decision maker for essential business decisions[…]

Judge Admits to Judicial Misconduct as Charged, but Denies Willful Misconduct

Respondent counsel for Chatham County Probate Judge Thomas C. Bordeaux Jr. disagreed the jurist's conduct "amount[ed] to willful misconduct in office; a willful and persistent failure to perform the duties of office; and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the judicial office into disrepute." by Cedra MayfieldWhat You Need to Know Chatham County Probate Judge Thomas C. Bordeaux Jr. answers judicial misconduct charges. Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia announced 10 counts of formal judicial misconduct charges against Bordeaux in October. Bordeaux has retained Cartersville attorney S. Lester Tate III and Atlanta attorney W. Matthew Wilson as respondent counsel. A Georgia judge accused of failing to timely issue final orders in at least nine probate cases has responded to judicial misconduct charges launched against him by the Judicial Qualifications Commission of Georgia. Unlike many other judges who've come under fire, Chatham County Probate Judge Thomas C. Bordeaux Jr.[…]

Roosevelt man indicted for manslaughter in mother’s death; sister charged with elder abuse

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A 65-year-old man from Roosevelt has been indicted on manslaughter charges in connection with the death of his 85-year-old mother, while his sister faces charges for alleged abusive acts toward their mother in the weeks prior to her death, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced. Michael Rainford McDougall is accused of placing his mother, Carmel McDougall, in a headlock and swinging her, causing her to fall and suffer a severe head injury that ultimately led to her death. McDougall, her primary caregiver, has been charged with Manslaughter in the Second Degree, among other felonies, after video footage reportedly captured the incident inside their home. His sister, Nichole McDougall Mullings, is charged with Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person for allegedly physically restraining and threatening their mother on two occasions. According to DA Donnelly, McDougall was arraigned on charges of Manslaughter in[…]

Everybody needs to learn how to avoid guardianship...

Everybody needs to learn how to avoid guardianship. Thank you NASGA

What's new she knew the judge and her dad was ...

What's new she knew the judge and her dad was former state attorney.Today she would be in Lowell correctional facility!

Hopefully these parents have looked into Supported...

Hopefully these parents have looked into Supported Decision-Making as well!

I would stay away from Special Needs Trusts. We ha...

I would stay away from Special Needs Trusts. We had a professional guardian attached to our lawyer - the lawyer shoving us into using her as a 'fiduciary' and together they drained it. Lots of nonfeasanse, malfeasance - charging significantly more to correct continual string of errors. It's as if she were INTENTIONALLY making errors just to inflate billing after she IMMEDIATELY petitioned court for full permanent conservatorship and guardianship. The professional guardianship industry is targeting SNT beneficiaries and their families as it is a growth market.Ours was helmed quite literally by a bankrupted McDonald's cashier.She and the attorney did this to a number of his clients that he set up trusts for and 'in under 3 years, many were nearly bankruptcy'.We originally had nearly $2,000,000 estate that funded the trust and in under 7 years there was but one house and about $200,000This woman is in the leadership of[…]

Agreed

Agreed

She hasn’t learned anything.

She hasn’t learned anything.

The picture really says it all....

The picture really says it all....

Here is a direct link to the lawsuit: https://www...

Here is a direct link to the lawsuit: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25022836-class-action-complaint-thompson-et-al-v-cis-goldstein-newman-the-state-of-alaska

It’s not just NYC, it’s upstate NY, it’s Long Isla...

It’s not just NYC, it’s upstate NY, it’s Long Island, it’s the entire state. These judges , guardians, court evaluators, attorneys, all know each other. Many guardians serve in multiple jurisdictions in NYS. Backroom deals in judges chambers are commonplace. Their web is far reaching. O/T, I would love for NASGA to do an article on elder law attorneys and the insidious practice they have adopted in very recent years, going into assisted living facilities, and also advertising heavily for “ information sessions “ about wills and trusts hosted in library’s and even diners ! In my mind it reminds me of ambulance chasers , only worse. Those same attorneys often serve as guardians and other appointments in the guardianship part. It’s a win-win for them.

Why on earth would his family want strangers makin...

Why on earth would his family want strangers making any decisions? He certainly has enough money for his children to oversee his finances and care with the help of advisors, CPA’a , etc. unless he himself requested it prior to becoming incapacitated?? I feel like we’re not getting the whole story. Doesn’t make sense. I have many nightmare stories about not being able to make medical decisions for my Dad , the care was negligent at best. Our family has documented the years long ordeal with a paper trail, recordings, and video evidence . The corruption of the courts in the state of New York runs deeper than anyone could possibly imagine. Everyone has their hands out for a piece of the pie. I would strongly advise anyone caught up in a guardianship to print out the article 81 statutes and read everything. The judges, and and everyone else involved[…]

Why Longtime Britney Spears Fans Are Demanding to #FreeBritney

It all starts with the singer’s conservatorship that dates back to 2008. By Bianca Betancourt Jul 14 2021, 6:01 pm EDT For nearly half of Britney Spears’s decades-long career as a world-renowned pop star, the “Womanizer” singer hasn’t held full control of her life. Britney has been under a conservatorship helmed by her father, Jamie Spears, since the singer’s infamous breakdown 12 years ago, which resulted in hospitalization and rehab. Though the stigma surrounding Spears’s mental health battles has followed ... The post Why Longtime Britney Spears Fans Are Demanding to #FreeBritney appeared first on Guardian Abuse Cases.

Margaret Dore Bulletin

March 2007 Bar Bulletin A Call for Executive Oversight of Guardians By Margaret K. Dore  With increasing numbers of Americans living longer, many are finding themselves under guardianship. The guardian appointed may be a family member or friend, or a “professional” guardian or guardianship company. In many cases, the guardian is honest and hardworking. Unfortunately, in some cases, however, the guardian abuses or exploits the ward. The exact magnitude of this problem is not known, but the names of articles ... The post Margaret Dore Bulletin appeared first on Guardian Abuse Cases.

Jean Schaeffer – IA

Alzheimer’s and Dementia and Guardianship and Conservatorship

Guardianship Abuse Report Submitted to the United Nations

REPORT TO THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON TORTURE, UNITED NATIONS ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AS A FORM OF TORTURE IN THE UNITED STATES   SUBMITTED BY ITHACA PO Box 50, PMB 207 Lake Arrowhead, California 92352 December 5, 2016 CONTENTS:   REPORT ON GUARDIANSHIP TO THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON TORTURE Overview of Guardianships in the United States Guardianship Abuse and the Definition of Torture Forced Drugging and Torture Retaliation Against Guardianship Activists Exhaustion of Domestic Remedies A “Kinder, Gentler” Holocaust APPENDIX Attorneys’ ... The post Guardianship Abuse Report Submitted to the United Nations appeared first on Guardian Abuse Cases.

Guardian Abuse, a Criminal Fraud that Will Destroy Your Life

Guardian Abuse cases website was created to warn senior citizens about a form of legalized robbery the courts call guardianship. Memorial Day is approaching; we felt it was time to honor the countless senior victims of an American legal system that has blatantly turned against them. We decided to conduct extensive research around the country in an effort to find important author quotes about the crime of guardian abuse. In this article we will amplify upon ... The post Guardian Abuse, a Criminal Fraud that Will Destroy Your Life appeared first on Guardian Abuse Cases.

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