A disbarred attorney has been convicted of stealing property deeds from minority homeowners, causing severe distress and disruption in their lives. Victim Clotilde "Wendy" Sawadogo shared her emotional turmoil, stating, "He stole our lives," and described how the theft made her family feel like strangers in their own homes. The Sawadogos lost their properties over a decade ago, a situation which has left lasting scars. This conviction highlights the serious issues surrounding deed theft and the vulnerability of minority homeowners.
He stole our lives, said Clotilde "Wendy" Sawadogo, deed theft victim. We were no longer happy in our house. We were feeling like strangers in our own homes.
The building on East 21st Street and another in East New York were both taken from the couple 13 years ago.
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