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San Francisco

Woman escapes 2-year imprisonment in Bay Area Hyatt hotel

Law

Creep charged with torturing granny with a nail gun has a disturbing past involving stalking, child sex crimes

fromHuntington, NY Patch

6 days ago

Miscellaneous

Ex-Coworker Slayed, Police Officer Shot; $125K Elder Scam: LI Crime Roundup

San Francisco

fromSFGATE

Woman escapes 2-year imprisonment in Bay Area Hyatt hotel

A man received a 394-year prison sentence for torturing and abusing a woman for two years at a hotel.

Law

Creep charged with torturing granny with a nail gun has a disturbing past involving stalking, child sex crimes

more#crime

fromThe Mercury News

1 week ago

Husband-and-wife legal duo that took on 'David and Goliath' sinkhole case against HOA awarded $6 million in fees

Lawyers O'Hara agreed to represent retirees Ridley and Shen without pay during a prolonged legal battle with their homeowners association.

1 week ago

Husband-and-wife legal duo that took on David and Goliath' sinkhole case against HOA awarded $6 million in fees

Lawyers Terence and Mary Ann O'Hara continued legal representation for retirees Doug Ridley and Sherry Shen without pay, leading to a significant court ruling.

3 weeks ago

Dear Abby: She's secretly cruel, then spins a different story for her church friends

Elder abuse is evident in the sibling's actions towards the mother, necessitating legal intervention.

Public health

3 weeks ago

Bexley care agency being 'closely monitored' after employee abused pensioner

A carer abused an elderly dementia sufferer just days before his unresponsive condition led to death.

4 weeks ago

Carer who abused Bexley pensioner before his death got hospital job months later

Bilikesu Olagunju was sacked after abusing an 88-year-old dementia patient, yet she secured a job on a stroke ward at Homerton University Hospital shortly after.

Health

CCTV shows horrific moment carer abuses Bexley pensioner days before death

A carer was sentenced for violently mistreating an 88-year-old dementia patient, contributing to the situation leading to his death.

Carer who abused Bexley man, 88, days before he died leaves court a free woman

'The incident included inappropriate yanking, pulling and manhandling of the victim, along with raising her voice and threatening him with police involvement and violence.'

Public health

fromwww.bbc.com

Man who killed neighbour, 74, in gate row jailed

Jim was not only my husband for 49 years but my soulmate... I struggle to sleep and have recurring nightmares witnessing the love of my life bleeding on the floor.

UK news

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn man pleads guilty in gold bar scam

Yongxian Huang orchestrated a scam involving senior citizens that resulted in the theft of gold bars worth over $350,000.

Bexley man, 88, died days after carer dragged him by collar and said she'd beat him

Care worker Bilikesu Olagunju acted violently towards elderly patient John, contributing to his deteriorating health and eventual death.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

Woman, 84, dragged into alley and assaulted, Santa Monica police say; Long Beach man arrested

A man has been arrested for sexually assaulting an 84-year-old woman in Santa Monica after dragging her into an alley.

#fraud

fromLos Angeles Times

Law

A scam that targeted elderly victims collected more than $11 million. An Arcadia woman pleaded guilty

fromNewsday

NYC parents

Police: LI man charged with defrauding upstate woman, pretending to be federal agent

fromBoston.com

Boston

Leominster woman allegedly steals $28,000 from patients while posing as health care professional

A Leominster woman was indicted for stealing thousands from elderly patients by impersonating a health care professional.

NYC politics

Assistant stole $10M from elderly clients to buy trove of designer goods, feds say - and showed up in court with flashy designer purse

An elderly couple in New York lost nearly $10 million to their assistant's fraudulent activities over seven years.

fromLos Angeles Times

Law

A scam that targeted elderly victims collected more than $11 million. An Arcadia woman pleaded guilty

fromNewsday

NYC parents

Police: LI man charged with defrauding upstate woman, pretending to be federal agent

fromBoston.com

Boston

Leominster woman allegedly steals $28,000 from patients while posing as health care professional

NYC politics

Assistant stole $10M from elderly clients to buy trove of designer goods, feds say - and showed up in court with flashy designer purse

An elderly couple in New York lost nearly $10 million to their assistant's fraudulent activities over seven years.

more#fraud

Author of pH Miracle' books sentenced to prison in California medical treatments case. A fraud and a charlatan.'

Robert Young, author of The pH Miracle, was sentenced to 5 years for practicing medicine without a license and abusing an elderly woman.

fromConsequence

Smokey Robinson countersues sexual assault accusers for defamation, elder abuse

In the cross-complaint, Smokey Robinson alleges the plaintiffs fabricated claims to extort money from him, highlighting the contradiction between his generosity and their accusations.

Women

San Francisco

fromsfist.com

Man in Wheelchair Fatally Stabbed on Muni in SF's Bayview-Bernal Heights

An elderly man was fatally stabbed on a Muni bus in San Francisco, leading to an arrest shortly afterward.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Piers Morgan Asks Jason Miller About Possibility of Charging Jill Biden With Elder Abuse'

Piers Morgan questions Jason Miller about Jill Biden's potential elder abuse charges due to President Biden's health decline.

fromBrooklyn Eagle

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez hosts Older Americans Month celebration with focus on senior safety

District Attorney Eric Gonzalez promotes awareness on scams and elder abuse to protect seniors as part of the Older Americans Month initiative in Brooklyn.

Caregivers charged with elder abuse, fraud after operating unlicensed San Jose care home

Caregivers charged with elder abuse and fraud for neglecting residents at unlicensed care home while receiving Medi-Cal payments.

#joe-biden

US politics

I'm a geriatric MD - Joe Biden's plight shows telltale signs of elder abuse

US politics

Jill Biden's role propping up Joe through his presidency can't be ignored as questions over his cancer diagnosis swirl

US politics

DOJ official suggests Jill Biden be charged for 'elder abuse' after claims she knew about Joe's health issues

I'm a geriatric MD - Joe Biden's plight shows telltale signs of elder abuse

Joe Biden may be a victim of elder abuse amidst health issues, raising alarm about exploitation by close associates.

Jill Biden's role propping up Joe through his presidency can't be ignored as questions over his cancer diagnosis swirl

Jill Biden's influence is challenged amid allegations of a political cover-up related to Joe Biden's health.

US politics

DOJ official suggests Jill Biden be charged for 'elder abuse' after claims she knew about Joe's health issues

Joe and Jill Biden 'likely stung' by backlash after ex-prez's cancer revelation, ex-aide reveals

The Biden administration faces backlash over the revelation of President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, with calls for possible elder abuse charges against Jill Biden.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Elder Abuse!' DOJ Official Floats Criminal Charges' for Jill Biden

Jill Biden could face unexpected scrutiny and potential criminal charges due to speculation about her husband's health.

Mission District

fromwww.pressenterprise.com

Man dies days after being assaulted and robbed in San Jose

An elderly man died from injuries sustained in an assault and robbery, leading to a murder charge against the suspect.

SF parents

Left for roadkill:' 79-year-old California man had survived mishaps until deadly carjacking

James Norman, a resilient 79-year-old veteran, tragically died after being carjacked while vacuuming his SUV.

Parenting

Asking Eric: My mother has an inappropriate connection with my ex-boyfriend

Mother's financial support of ex is concerning and could indicate exploitation.

#housing-crisis

Parenting

Housing crisis puts older people at risk of abuse, charity finds

Parenting

Housing crisis puts older people at risk of abuse, charity finds

Parenting

Housing crisis puts older people at risk of abuse, charity finds

Parenting

Housing crisis puts older people at risk of abuse, charity finds

Megyn Kelly Says Bill Belichick's Romance With 24-Year-Old Jordon Hudson May Be Elder Abuse'

Kelly raised concerns about the power dynamics in Belichick's relationship with Hudson.

Parolee charged in Oakland Chinatown assaults

According to court documents, Morton is on parole for an August 2022 carjacking conviction. He also has prior convictions for false imprisonment by violence, grand theft of real property and second degree robbery.

East Bay (California)

fromThe Mercury News

Prosecutors charge man with hate crime in Union City

A man faces multiple felony charges related to a violent hate crime and assault in Union City.

fromwww.theguardian.com

You don't expect your own children to do this': Ray's shocking tale of elder abuse and the son who stole $230,000

Elder financial abuse is increasingly common, often perpetrated by family members using manipulation and deception.

fromsfist.com

Alleged Pimp and Sex Worker Charged With Robbing and Pepper-Spraying 69-Year-Old Man at Oakland Hotel

A 69-year-old man claims entrapment after being assaulted and robbed by an alleged 18-year-old sex worker and her 31-year-old pimp.

fromABC7 San Francisco

'Grandpa Vicha' case: Fatal attack on 84-year-old San Francisco man finally headed to trial

The public defender argued for charges against Antoine Watson to be dismissed, citing a lack of malice and claiming he didnât know the victim was elderly.

SF parents

fromwww.bbc.com

Man detained for killing 87-year-old with stick

A man was detained in a psychiatric hospital after fatally beating an 87-year-old with his walking stick in a random attack.

fromBoston.com

Mass. man accused of embezzling more than $300K from elderly family member

A Chelmsford man embezzled over $300,000 from an elderly family member he was appointed to care for.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canadian director Norman Jewison's sons alleged his wife cut off contact, coerced him to change his will | CBC News

Allegations of elder abuse and family conflict emerged following director Norman Jewison's passing, highlighting common issues faced when dealing with elderly loved ones' estates.

Film

fromwww.theguardian.com

The Rule of Jenny Pen review John Lithgow pulls the strings in care home horror

James Ashcroft's psychological horror film explores elder abuse in care homes through a claustrophobic atmosphere and exceptional performances.

NYC parents

Long Island caretaker arrested in caught-on-video abuse of woman, 83

A caretaker was arrested for violently abusing an elderly woman in her care after surveillance footage revealed the heinous acts.

NYC real estate

fromQNS