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usnews5 days ago•4 min saved

California couple dies in suspected murder-suicide after Tom Selleck impersonator scam

An elderly California couple was found dead in a suspected murder‑suicide after the wife, Karen Whitaker, had fallen victim to a year‑long financial scam by someone posing as Tom Selleck, who convinced her to send money via gift cards; the scam escalated despite family intervention and alerts to authorities, but officials say there is no evidence the impersonator caused the deaths and Selleck is not implicated.

via NBC News|

#elderabuse #financialfraud #giftcardfraud

crime-and-legal2 years ago•2 min saved

"TSA Official Arrested for Exploiting Relative with Dementia at Atlanta Airport"

Maxine McManaman, a high-ranking TSA official, was arrested at Atlanta airport on charges of exploiting a family member with dementia and forgery related to a fraudulent quitclaim deed. The investigation began after reports of elder abuse, leading to the discovery that McManaman and her father, Delroy Chambers Sr., falsified the deed. Chambers Sr. was also arrested on multiple charges but has since been released on bond. McManaman is awaiting extradition, and the TSA has placed her on leave, emphasizing their intolerance for employee misconduct.

via NBC News|

##arrest #crime-and-legal

healthsociety2 years ago•2 min saved

"Family Alleges Medical Negligence in Eddie Bernice Johnson's Death as Biden Attends Memorial Service"

The family of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, a civil rights icon, alleges she died due to medical neglect at the Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation in Fort Worth, Texas. They claim she was left unattended in her own feces, leading to an infection that caused her death. Despite a successful back surgery, the alleged improper wound care and neglect at the rehabilitation center resulted in her tragic passing. The family's statement highlights the broader issue of elder abuse and healthcare disparities affecting elderly Black Americans. Baylor Scott & White Health has expressed a commitment to working with the family but cited patient privacy in limiting their comments.

via The Root|

##civilrights #eddiebernicejohnson