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NYC building super — once dubbed ‘lifeline for seniors’ — accused of stealing $350K from 100-year-old tenant
Rosalind Hernandez, 56, was indicted Thursday for deceiving the elderly victim into giving her access to his life savings, which she then blew on clothes, lingerie, and other personal expenses for nearly a year starting in July 2023, according to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.
New York building superintendent is charged with stealing $350,000 from 100-year-old man
Rosalind Hernandez, 56, who worked at a 53-unit co-op apartment where many residents were older adults, is accused of persuading the victim to grant her power of attorney and then using his checkbook and debit and credit cards to make hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of unauthorized purchases.
A New York man who threatened to ‘shoot up a synagogue’ gets sentenced to 10 years
Christopher Brown, of Aquebogue on Long Island, was arrested at Manhattan’s Penn Station in November 2022 after authorities were alerted to a series of threatening Twitter posts he had made including, “Gonna ask a Priest if I should become a husband or shoot up a synagogue and die.”
D.A. Bragg Announces Indictment In $2 Million Loan Fraud Scheme
“As alleged, David Kushner lied to borrowers and lenders alike, concealing exorbitant fees, undisclosed risk, and outright theft of approximately $2 million,” said District Attorney Bragg. “New Yorkers expect honest business dealings, and our Financial Frauds Bureau is determined to protect both lenders and borrowers from fraudulent practices.”
D.A. Bragg: Building Super Indicted For Stealing $350k From 100-Year-Old Man As His Power Of Attorney
“Rosalind Hernandez allegedly stole over $350,000 dollars from a 100-year-old man who entrusted her with his Power of Attorney. The victim relied on Ms. Hernandez for help, yet after she befriended him, she allegedly broke his trust and stole his hard-earned money for her personal greed,” said District Attorney Bragg. “Those who prey on vulnerable older adults will be held accountable. Please contact our Elder Abuse Unit at 212-335-9007 or email EAU@dany.nyc.gov if you are above the age of 60 and may be a victim.”
D.A. Bragg: Christopher Brown Sentenced In Thwarted Attack On Jewish Community
“Today Christopher Brown was sentenced to a significant prison term for arming himself with an illegal firearm as part of his plan to commit an act of terror targeting Manhattan’s Jewish community,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I know that the Jewish community in Manhattan is continuing to face rising antisemitism and violent threats, and I want everyone to know that we are using every tool possible in coordination with our law enforcement partners to keep them safe.”
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