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crime10 hours ago•3 min saved

Surveillance video captures Amazon driver punching 71-year-old over Elk Grove parking spot

Surveillance video shows a 30-year-old Amazon delivery driver punching a 71-year-old man from behind at an Elk Grove ARCO gas station after a parking-space dispute. The driver, Terrence Wheeler, faces felony elder abuse, felony criminal threats and misdemeanor battery; the elderly man has filed a civil suit against Wheeler and Amazon. Amazon says the driver was not an employee but a third-party contractor and has been banned from delivering for the company.

via New York Post|

#amazon #assault #california

crime1 day ago•2 min saved

Amazon driver charged with elder abuse after gas-station confrontation

An Amazon delivery driver, Terrence Wheeler, 30, of Antioch, is charged with felony elder abuse, felony criminal threats, and misdemeanor battery after allegedly confronting and striking a 72-year-old man at an Elk Grove gas station over a parking spot; video shows the attack, Wheeler turned himself in, and his next court date is Sept. 24. Amazon says he was working for an independent contractor and is no longer eligible to deliver Amazon packages; a $10 million civil suit has been filed.

via KCRA|

#amazon #assault #court-date

law1 day ago•2 min saved

Surveillance Video Spurs Lawsuit Against Amazon After Elk Grove Punch

A 71-year-old man files a civil lawsuit against Amazon after surveillance video allegedly shows a delivery driver punching him at an Elk Grove ARCO gas station. The driver, employed by a third-party contractor, was charged with felony battery and elder abuse and was barred from delivering for Amazon after an internal review. The case is pending in Sacramento County Superior Court."

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#amazon #battery #california

usnews3 months ago•2 min saved

Escondido Trump-Display Death: Man Dies After Unprovoked Attack, Suspect Charged

A 69-year-old Escondido man known for his pro‑Trump decorations, Kerry Sheron, died after an attack outside his home; a Navy veteran, Thomas Butler, 32, was arrested on charges including attempted murder and elder abuse. Authorities say the motive is not yet clear and detectives are checking whether the suspect and victim knew each other. Sheron’s family recalls him as a caring chef who hosted a Friday fish fry, and a GoFundMe fundraiser for his family has raised thousands as the medical examiner determines the cause of death.

via NBC News|

#attempted-murder #elder-abuse #escondido

politics3 months ago•1 min saved

California veteran dies after unprovoked assault outside pro-Trump home display

A 69-year-old Army veteran, Kerry Sheron, died days after an unprovoked assault outside his Escondido home known for a large pro-Trump display. Police arrested 32-year-old Thomas Butler on charges including attempted murder and elder abuse; authorities say the motive is still under investigation and not yet determined to be political. Butler remains jailed with a court appearance set for June 3; Sheron’s family and some officials condemned the attack as brutal and unprovoked.

via The Guardian|

#assault #elder-abuse #escondido

crime5 months ago•34 min saved

Ex-FBI Agents Spotlight Elder Abuse as Possible Link in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Retired FBI agents Maureen O’Connell and Jim Clemente tell NewsNation's Brian Entin Investigates that elder abuse should be considered in the case of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, urging investigators to scrutinize everyone with access to her home—from caregivers to drivers—as doorbell footage and a reported internet outage are reviewed, with no suspects yet named.

via Yahoo|

#brian-entin-investigates #crime #elder-abuse

crime8 months ago•2 min saved

NYC Grandma Sues Bank Over $700K Scam Loss

An 86-year-old woman from NYC lost $700,000 to a sophisticated scam that exploited her age-related memory loss, leading her to make unauthorized withdrawals. Her family is now suing Bank of America and Merrill Lynch for negligence, arguing that the banks failed to flag unusual activity despite her history of small withdrawals and added oversight.

via Yahoo Finance|

#bank-negligence #crime #elder-abuse

crime11 months ago•2 min saved

95-Year-Old Woman Charged in Death of Nursing Home Roommate

A 95-year-old woman, Galina Smirnova, was charged with the murder of her 89-year-old roommate, Nina Kravtsov, a Holocaust survivor, at a Brooklyn nursing home after allegedly beating her to death. Kravtsov, who survived the Holocaust and had a history of health issues, was found bloodied and unresponsive, later dying from blunt force trauma. Smirnova, a dementia patient, has pleaded not guilty and is held without bail.

via NBC News|

#brooklyn #crime #elder-abuse

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Gladys Knight Addresses Elder Abuse Allegations by Son

Gladys Knight denies elder abuse claims made by her son, Shanga Hankerson, who alleges her health is at risk due to her touring schedule and has filed a complaint with authorities. Knight asserts she is healthy and enjoying her performances, while her son expresses concern over her well-being and safety.

via KTLA|

#elder-abuse #entertainment #gladys-knight

law1 year ago•5 min saved

Priscilla Presley Faces $50 Million Lawsuits Amid Family and Business Disputes

Priscilla Presley is being sued for $50 million by her former partners, Brigitte Kruse and Kevin Fialko, who accuse her of elder abuse, fraud, and breach of contract, including allegations that she hastened her daughter Lisa Marie Presley's death for financial gain. The lawsuit also involves claims of manipulation over her daughter's estate and disputes over trust amendments, with Priscilla denying the allegations and calling the lawsuit meritless.

via rollingstone.com|

#elder-abuse #fraud #law

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Smokey Robinson Files $500 Million Counter-Suit Against Accusers

Smokey Robinson has filed a $500 million counter-complaint against four former employees who previously sued him for $50 million, alleging sexual battery and assault, claiming the accusations are fabricated and part of an extortion scheme. The Robinsons deny the allegations, describe their relationship with the accusers as familial, and accuse the women of misconduct, including theft and defamation. The case involves complex legal disputes, including a motion to dismiss the original suit for improper filing under fictitious names, amid an active criminal investigation.

via Variety|

#counter-suit #elder-abuse #entertainment

law1 year ago•4 min saved

Smokey Robinson Sues Rape Accusers and Housekeepers for Defamation and Elder Abuse

Smokey Robinson has filed a $500 million defamation and elder abuse lawsuit against four former housekeepers who previously accused him of sexual harassment and rape, claiming they fabricated the allegations to extort money and slander his reputation, while also alleging misconduct by their lawyer during a press conference.

via Rolling Stone|

#defamation #elder-abuse #law

crime-and-legal2 years ago•1 min saved

Husband Wins Visitation Rights After Tying Wife with Dementia to Chair

An 89-year-old New Jersey man, Christopher Sessa, who was arrested for tying his wife with dementia to a chair in a hotel room, has been granted permission to visit her under supervision at a care facility. Sessa was initially charged with false imprisonment and elder abuse, and his wife is now in state custody.

via Villages-News|

#care-facility #crime-and-legal #dementia

us-news2 years ago•4 min saved

Campbell Man Arrested for Assaulting Elderly, Posing for Photo

A California man, Nicholas Hostetler, was arrested after randomly punching two elderly men in separate incidents and posing for a photo after one attack. Hostetler was identified through a photo taken by one of the victims and was arrested with the help of his parents. He faces charges of elder abuse and battery on an officer.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#arrest #california #crime

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"California Man Arrested for Assaulting Elderly, Posing for Photos: Police"

A 25-year-old California man, Nicholas Hostetler, was arrested after randomly punching two elderly men in separate incidents in Campbell. In one case, he posed for a photo taken by the victim, which helped police identify him. Hostetler was charged with elder abuse and battery on an officer after allegedly kicking an officer during booking.

via Fox News|

#arrest #assault #california