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The Safest States to Retire, According to the FBI and More | Entrepreneur

Retirement decisions increasingly involve relocating, with a marked rise in moves among retirees in 2023.
Safety is a paramount concern for retirees, influencing their choice of residence.
New Jersey is identified as the safest state for retirement, according to recent studies.
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Scammer Posing as MSNBC's Ari Melber Bilks Elderly Woman Out of More Than $20K, Police Say

A 73-year-old woman was scammed out of $20,000 by someone posing as MSNBC's Ari Melber, nearly leading to a kidnapping attempt.

NYC building super accused of stealing $350K from 100-year-old tenant

A building supervisor allegedly exploited a 100-year-old resident, manipulating trust to steal over $350,000 using power of attorney.

Bronx woman indicted for hustling $350K from 100-year-old man

A Bronx woman was indicted for allegedly stealing over $350,000 from a 100-year-old man, using his trust to commit grand larceny.

NYC doorman accused of stealing $478K from elderly tenant after she moved into nursing home

A doorman allegedly embezzled nearly $480,000 from a retired teacher through impersonation and fraudulent financial maneuvers after she became incapacitated.

Accused NYC serial squatter facing 3rd eviction lied about Hawaii move to score cheap UWS apartment: suit

A couple is suing a serial squatter who has overstayed her welcome in their condo for over a year, escalating into legal disputes.

Financial adviser stole millions from older, dependent clients, California police say

A licensed fiduciary in California has been arrested for stealing $2.5 million from vulnerable clients
The fiduciary is accused of transferring the money to her personal account

Scammer Posing as MSNBC's Ari Melber Bilks Elderly Woman Out of More Than $20K, Police Say

A 73-year-old woman was scammed out of $20,000 by someone posing as MSNBC's Ari Melber, nearly leading to a kidnapping attempt.

NYC building super accused of stealing $350K from 100-year-old tenant

A building supervisor allegedly exploited a 100-year-old resident, manipulating trust to steal over $350,000 using power of attorney.

Bronx woman indicted for hustling $350K from 100-year-old man

A Bronx woman was indicted for allegedly stealing over $350,000 from a 100-year-old man, using his trust to commit grand larceny.

NYC doorman accused of stealing $478K from elderly tenant after she moved into nursing home

A doorman allegedly embezzled nearly $480,000 from a retired teacher through impersonation and fraudulent financial maneuvers after she became incapacitated.

Accused NYC serial squatter facing 3rd eviction lied about Hawaii move to score cheap UWS apartment: suit

A couple is suing a serial squatter who has overstayed her welcome in their condo for over a year, escalating into legal disputes.

Financial adviser stole millions from older, dependent clients, California police say

A licensed fiduciary in California has been arrested for stealing $2.5 million from vulnerable clients
The fiduciary is accused of transferring the money to her personal account
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#california

Man scams older investors in $17M real estate scheme in CA, feds say. 'Took it all'

Brett Barber exploited elderly investors through real estate fraud schemes, resulting in a 15-plus year prison sentence.
Judge described Barber's actions as a form of real violence against vulnerable individuals.

3 arrested after welfare call leads to removal of 86 dogs, girl and older woman from California home

86 dogs and people found in deplorable conditions after anonymous call
Authorities arrested three individuals for child abuse, elder abuse, and animal cruelty.

Son calls 911 saying his mom won't wake up, officials say. He's accused of killing her

A 50-year-old man has been charged with murder for allegedly killing his 82-year-old mother.
The woman was found unconscious and suffering from numerous wounds consistent with neglect.

Man scams older investors in $17M real estate scheme in CA, feds say. 'Took it all'

Brett Barber exploited elderly investors through real estate fraud schemes, resulting in a 15-plus year prison sentence.
Judge described Barber's actions as a form of real violence against vulnerable individuals.

3 arrested after welfare call leads to removal of 86 dogs, girl and older woman from California home

86 dogs and people found in deplorable conditions after anonymous call
Authorities arrested three individuals for child abuse, elder abuse, and animal cruelty.

Son calls 911 saying his mom won't wake up, officials say. He's accused of killing her

A 50-year-old man has been charged with murder for allegedly killing his 82-year-old mother.
The woman was found unconscious and suffering from numerous wounds consistent with neglect.
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#domestic-violence

CFPB commences rulemaking for elder financial abuse

The CFPB is addressing the financial impacts of domestic violence and elder abuse through proposed amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

San Carlos woman sentenced to prison for attack on father

Brittany Irene Bernstein was sentenced to four years for attacking her father when he asked her to move out, highlighting issues of elder abuse.

CFPB commences rulemaking for elder financial abuse

The CFPB is addressing the financial impacts of domestic violence and elder abuse through proposed amendments to the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

San Carlos woman sentenced to prison for attack on father

Brittany Irene Bernstein was sentenced to four years for attacking her father when he asked her to move out, highlighting issues of elder abuse.
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7 On Your Side report on $50K crypto scam catches CA officials' attention

An 83-year-old woman lost nearly $50,000 in a crypto scam, raising concerns about the effectiveness of California's regulations on crypto transactions.
#crime

They pretended to be from church to kidnap and rob the elderly, police say; 2 arrested

Two suspects arrested for a sophisticated "kidnap for robbery" scheme targeting elderly residents in Los Angeles.

Son accused of brutally killing elderly UWS mom left trail of damning clues: prosecutors

Edward Asencio allegedly murdered his elderly mother, leaving behind evidence that suggested guilt, including searches about elder abuse after her death.

Clinton Hill duo jailed for swindling $227k from 94-year-old neighbor * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn men sentenced to prison for robbing a 94-year-old woman of nearly $227,000.

86-year-old California woman critically injured after unprovoked punch

An 86-year-old woman was critically injured in a seemingly unprovoked attack in Pasadena, leading to the arrest of a 40-year-old homeless man.

Deadly neglect: Man accused of abusing, then killing octogenarian Upper West Side mother, prosecutors say | amNewYork

Edward Asencio faces manslaughter and assault charges for allegedly neglecting and killing his elderly mother after months of abuse.

90-year-old and man with walker injured in 'callous' attacks, California police say

A 27-year-old man was arrested for brutal assaults on two elderly men in San Francisco, highlighting concerns for community safety.

They pretended to be from church to kidnap and rob the elderly, police say; 2 arrested

Two suspects arrested for a sophisticated "kidnap for robbery" scheme targeting elderly residents in Los Angeles.

Son accused of brutally killing elderly UWS mom left trail of damning clues: prosecutors

Edward Asencio allegedly murdered his elderly mother, leaving behind evidence that suggested guilt, including searches about elder abuse after her death.

Clinton Hill duo jailed for swindling $227k from 94-year-old neighbor * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn men sentenced to prison for robbing a 94-year-old woman of nearly $227,000.

86-year-old California woman critically injured after unprovoked punch

An 86-year-old woman was critically injured in a seemingly unprovoked attack in Pasadena, leading to the arrest of a 40-year-old homeless man.

Deadly neglect: Man accused of abusing, then killing octogenarian Upper West Side mother, prosecutors say | amNewYork

Edward Asencio faces manslaughter and assault charges for allegedly neglecting and killing his elderly mother after months of abuse.

90-year-old and man with walker injured in 'callous' attacks, California police say

A 27-year-old man was arrested for brutal assaults on two elderly men in San Francisco, highlighting concerns for community safety.
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#legal-case

Doctor admits wearing disguise to poison mom's partner with fake covid shot

A British doctor was found guilty of attempted murder by injecting a toxic substance into his mother's partner while disguised as a nurse.

Former Building Superintendent Charged With Stealing From Older Tenant

A former building superintendent is accused of embezzling over $350,000 from a vulnerable tenant she befriended and took advantage of.

Doctor admits wearing disguise to poison mom's partner with fake covid shot

A British doctor was found guilty of attempted murder by injecting a toxic substance into his mother's partner while disguised as a nurse.

Former Building Superintendent Charged With Stealing From Older Tenant

A former building superintendent is accused of embezzling over $350,000 from a vulnerable tenant she befriended and took advantage of.
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Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Full Results

Jake Paul's boxing matches raise significant concerns about legitimacy due to his pattern of fighting much older opponents.

He was her employee, then her killer. Now construction worker faces life in prison

Heber Enoc Diaz was convicted of the brutal 2019 murder of Chyong Jen Tsai, facing life imprisonment.
#public-safety

Police cuff brute for punching 81-year-old woman on Upper West Side | amNewYork

Police arrested Hansel Esparragoza for the unprovoked assault of an 81-year-old woman, previously known for harassing a child.

Peninsula man arrested in trio of random assaults

A 37-year-old man was arrested for randomly assaulting three people, highlighting escalating violence in the community.

Two injured in carjacking Friday at Martinez Amtrak station

A 24-year-old woman was arrested for a violent carjacking at an Amtrak station, injuring two victims, including an elderly woman.

Police cuff brute for punching 81-year-old woman on Upper West Side | amNewYork

Police arrested Hansel Esparragoza for the unprovoked assault of an 81-year-old woman, previously known for harassing a child.

Peninsula man arrested in trio of random assaults

A 37-year-old man was arrested for randomly assaulting three people, highlighting escalating violence in the community.

Two injured in carjacking Friday at Martinez Amtrak station

A 24-year-old woman was arrested for a violent carjacking at an Amtrak station, injuring two victims, including an elderly woman.
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'This is elder abuse': How a TikTok grandma's vote for Kamala Harris became the center of a right-wing firestorm

Voter fraud concerns have escalated over a TikTok video where a granddaughter assists her grandmother in voting, sparking conspiracy theories about elder manipulation.
#homicide

Son charged for the murder of his 84-year-old mother on the Upper West Side | amNewYork

Edward Asencio has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the homicide of his mother, Ana Asencio, highlighting concerns over elder abuse.

California man accused of killing father was on probation for elder abuse

A Pomona man on probation for elder abuse has been arrested for allegedly killing his father in a suspected mobile home fire.

Son charged for the murder of his 84-year-old mother on the Upper West Side | amNewYork

Edward Asencio has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the homicide of his mother, Ana Asencio, highlighting concerns over elder abuse.

California man accused of killing father was on probation for elder abuse

A Pomona man on probation for elder abuse has been arrested for allegedly killing his father in a suspected mobile home fire.
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#criminal-justice

NYC Citibank personal banker gets sweetheart plea deal after stealing $150K from elderly man battling dementia, using money on motorcycle

A Citibank banker was sentenced to six months in jail for stealing $166,000 from an elderly dementia patient, reflecting serious financial fraud concerns.

Suffolk DA: Adult day care driver sexually assaulted 88-year-old woman with dementia

The case highlights the effective use of video surveillance in securing evidence for sexual assault investigations.

NYC Citibank personal banker gets sweetheart plea deal after stealing $150K from elderly man battling dementia, using money on motorcycle

A Citibank banker was sentenced to six months in jail for stealing $166,000 from an elderly dementia patient, reflecting serious financial fraud concerns.

Suffolk DA: Adult day care driver sexually assaulted 88-year-old woman with dementia

The case highlights the effective use of video surveillance in securing evidence for sexual assault investigations.
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Aide charged with viciously beating grandma, 95, who defended herself with backscratcher

A health aide was arrested for allegedly assaulting a vulnerable 95-year-old patient in her care, raising concerns about elder abuse.

Police: South Bay woman arrested after attacking 83-year-old woman with a knife sharpener

A 37-year-old woman attacked an 83-year-old neighbor with a knife sharpener, resulting in serious injuries and charges of attempted murder.

Mother of Accused Apalachee Gunman Faces Elder Abuse Charges

Marcee Gray's arrest for elder abuse amidst her son's involvement in a fatal school shooting highlights serious family and societal issues regarding violence and accountability.

AARP: More data needed to understand elder financial exploitation

Elder financial exploitation significantly impacts older Americans, necessitating enhanced data collection and research, particularly within vulnerable communities.

Sting nabs alleged scammer accused of conning Everett veteran out of $20K

A man was arrested for scamming a Vietnam veteran out of $20,000, further attempting to steal $32,000 in a planned sting operation.

Home Economics: My sister seems to be taking advantage of our elderly mum's finances - should I intervene?

Elder financial abuse may be occurring; intervention is crucial for the mother's well-being.

As California AG, Kamala Harris Protected the Elderly

Elder abuse is a significant and often overlooked issue that affects 1 in 10 seniors annually, requiring more awareness and legal action.

Judge reprimanded for false 'elder abuse' claim on Facebook in spat over guardianship case

A judge received a public reprimand for false claims about elder abuse on Facebook.

The Growing Epidemic of Elderly Abuse

Elder abuse is on the rise, impacting the aging population with neglect, abuse, and emotional issues.

Widow, 96, in financial straits fell prey to fraud and murder-for-hire plot, police say

Macareno orchestrated fraud scheme targeting 96-year-old for money and home.
Alberts was killed in a murder-for-hire plot due to financial motive.
#joe-biden

What Jill Biden Is Doing Is Elder Abuse!' Pete Hegseth Says Books Will Be Written' About What's Being Done To Joe Biden

Fox News host accuses Jill Biden of elder abuse, suggests inner circle managing Biden's presidency behind the scenes.

By propping up Biden, Dems are committing elder abuse - and abusing the nation

President Biden has been described as an elderly man with a poor memory by special counsel Robert Hur.
There are concerns about Biden's mental fitness to run the country, despite publicly dismissing these concerns.

What Jill Biden Is Doing Is Elder Abuse!' Pete Hegseth Says Books Will Be Written' About What's Being Done To Joe Biden

Fox News host accuses Jill Biden of elder abuse, suggests inner circle managing Biden's presidency behind the scenes.

By propping up Biden, Dems are committing elder abuse - and abusing the nation

President Biden has been described as an elderly man with a poor memory by special counsel Robert Hur.
There are concerns about Biden's mental fitness to run the country, despite publicly dismissing these concerns.
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Brooklyn men sentenced abusing power of attorney to steal $227K from elderly woman

Two men sentenced to prison for stealing $227,000 from a 94-year-old woman in Brooklyn.

Jill's unwavering support for Joe: Letters to the Editor - July 2, 2024

The First Lady, Jill Biden, is under scrutiny for her role and influence in President Biden's decisions and potential re-election.

Biden Doesn't Exist' Joe Rogan Claims Mysterious Cabal of Humans' Running the Country, But It Shows the System Kinda Works'

Joe Rogan believes a mysterious cabal of humans is running the country instead of President Joe Biden.
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