Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Inspector General Lucy Lang announced the indictment of Correction Officer Jahmelia Mattison John for stealing approximately $43,000 in benefits over four years. The charges include grand larceny and falsifying business records. Gonzalez emphasized the breach of public trust, stating the need for accountability, while Lang highlighted the responsibility of correction officers to maintain integrity. The 23-count indictment reflects serious allegations against John, who allegedly collected benefits while simultaneously running a business, undermining her profession's credibility.
"Workers' compensation benefits exist to support those who are truly injured and unable to work, not to be exploited for personal gain... We will seek to hold her fully accountable."
"Correction officers hold positions of public trust and should be expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity... undermined public confidence in her profession by fraudulently collecting workers' compensation benefits while running a business at the same time."
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