$163,000 Stolen From Elderly Woman
The Republican Herald has posted a report about a woman who admitted to stealing over $163,000 from an elderly woman between 2006 and 2008. 39-year-old Michelle A. Connors pleaded guilty to charges of theft and receiving stolen property in connection with the incident. According to the report, the exact amount stolen from the elderly woman was $163,358.93.
The judge in the case accepted the guilty plea but stated that an investigation into the matter would be required in order to determine proper sentencing. The judge stated she was questioning the plea and required an investigation before approving the plea and the plea agreement. If the plea is not approved by the judge, the judge can impose any sentence applicable under the law or allow the case to go to a trial.
Stealing money from anybody, including elderly individuals, should never happen. When the amount of money is this high, it should be punishable to the highest extent that the law permits. Nobody should have to face a loss of this magnitude regardless of age. However, elderly individuals often require the money that they have in their accounts to pay for any medical services if, for example, they are not insured and must pay for medical attention themselves.
