Brooklyn deed theft victims push back in case against attorney
Briefly

Janet Bruce, age 73, is currently residing in a senior living facility. She expresses gratitude for having a place to live despite her difficult circumstances. Bruce is currently engaged in a legal battle against Sanford Solny, a former attorney convicted of stealing residential properties. The Bruces struggled with mortgage payments after James Bruce suffered a stroke, leading to foreclosure actions against them. Seeking assistance, Bruce was referred to Solny for a purported short sale that would alleviate their debts and provide them cash.
Bruce and her lawyers are still waiting to go to trial against Sanford Solny, the former attorney recently convicted for stealing 11 residential properties in Brooklyn.
Bruce turned to a family friend for advice when her late husband wanted to sell their home, leading to a connection with Sanford Solny.
Hooper introduced Bruce to Solny, assuring her that he would pay off their mortgage and provide them cash in exchange for the home's title.
After suffering a stroke, the Bruces missed several mortgage payments, which led to foreclosure proceedings against them by Citibank.
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