Capital District Woman Stole $50K From Veteran, VA's Office, Feds Say
A Capital District woman who was trusted to manage the finances of a legally incompetent veteran is accused of misappropriating tens of thousands of dollars.
Saratoga County resident JoAnne Natalie, age 64, of Saratoga Springs, appeared in federal court in Albany Thursday, July 21, where she was arraigned on charges of stealing from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and misappropriating funds.
Natalie was released pending a trial before US District Judge Glenn Suddaby.
Federal prosecutors are seeking to have Natalie forfeit $50,174, the amount she allegedly stole.
If convicted, she…
Long Island Woman Admits To Defrauding Elderly Of More Than $1.5M
A New York woman has admitted to leading a fraud scheme that bilked more than $1.5 million from elderly victims.
Long Island resident Mara Ficarra, of Southampton, pleaded guilty in federal court Monday, June 6, to conspiracy to commit mail, wire, and bank fraud, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District.
Federal prosecutors said Ficarra owned and led several companies, including three that published reference publications featuring biographical information of people across the country.
Between 2013 and 2018, Ficarra mailed letters and pamphlets to victims, most of them…
Granddaughter Charged In Horrific Elder Abuse Case Wants 'Prayers For Family'
Two siblings and their mother arrested in a horrific case of elder abuse in Pennsylvania, are accused of neglecting a 76-year-old woman in their care for years.
Lori Giacomelli, 56, of Forward Township (Allegheny County) and her children Rachael, 24, and Nicholas, 20, were each charged with two counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. The eldest Giacomelli is the victim's ex-daughter-in-law, according to WPXI.
“She may have only taken two showers in the last 12 years,” officer Zlatan Avdic told the outlet.
Rachael Giacomelli on Facebook Dec. 22 asked for "prayers for her family," spar…
PA Granddaughter Charged In Horrific Elder Abuse Case Wants 'Prayers For Family'
Two siblings and their mother arrested in a horrific case of elder abuse in Pennsylvania, are accused of neglecting a 76-year-old woman in their care for years.
Lori Giacomelli, 56, of Forward Township (Allegheny County) and her children Rachael, 24, and Nicholas, 20, were each charged with two counts of neglect of a care-dependent person. The eldest Giacomelli is the victim's ex-daughter-in-law, according to WPXI.
“She may have only taken two showers in the last 12 years,” officer Zlatan Avdic told the outlet.
Rachael Giacomelli on Facebook Dec. 22 asked for "prayers for her family," spar…
CT Investment Advisor Sentenced For Stealing More Than $600K From Client
A Connecticut man has been sentenced for stealing more than $600,000 from an investment client.
New Haven County resident Matthew Clason, age 40, of Cheshire, was sentenced on Tuesday, Dec. 7, to 30 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release for one count of wire fraud, according to an announcement from Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut.
Clason pleaded guilty to the charge on May 12, Boyle said.
The US Attorney's Office said that beginning in 2015, while working as an investment advisor and representative of Linc…
Woman Admits To Attempted Murder Of Man She Married To Obtain Citizenship In Westchester
A Jamaican woman who married a man from Westchester to illegally obtain US citizenship has admitted to attempting to kill her 74-year-old husband, authorities announced.
Olivia Raimo, age 30, who married a New Rochelle senior to gain citizenship, slit his wrist with a straight razor pleaded guilty to attempted murder, authorities said.
On Friday, Nov. 19, Raimo pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder.
Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that on Jan. 24, 2020, while in her victim’s New Rochelle home, Raimo pushed him, wedging him between the toilet seat and a …
