Social Security and Disability Law

New Orleans Woman Sentenced for Cares Act Fraud, False Statements to the IRS, and Theft of Government Funds

September 4, 2024
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NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that TAMIKA CHAPPELL (“CHAPPELL”), age 40, of New Orleans, was sentenced on August 29, 2024 to five (5) years of probation by U.S. District Court Judge Carl J. Barbier after previously pleading guilty to making false statements related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act),…

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Littman Krooks LLP Attorneys Distinguished as 2025 Best Lawyers in America for Excellence in Elder Law and Trusts & Estates

August 29, 2024
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Rye Brook, New York Best Lawyers in America® recognized Bernard A. Krooks, JD, CPA, LLM, CELA®, AEP® (Distinguished), Amy C. O’Hara, CELA®, Joel Krooks, Esq, and Brian L. Miller, CELA®, for excellence in Elder Law and Trusts & Estates for 2025. Bernard and Amy are partners at the law firm Littman Krooks LLP. A listing…

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Westwego Woman Guilty of Theft of Government Funds

August 29, 2024
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana NEW ORLEANS – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that PENELOPE PASSERO (“PASSERO”), age 50, of Westwego, Louisiana, pled guilty on August 27, 2024 to Theft of Government Funds, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641.  PASSERO faces up to ten (10) years imprisonment, and/or a fine…

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Former Brattleboro Resident Sentenced to Prison for Social Security Fraud

August 22, 2024
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Vermont Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office announced that Ella Mae Woods, 76, a former Brattleboro resident who recently has been living in Iowa, was sentenced today in United States District Court in Rutland to twelve months and one day of imprisonment following her May 2024…

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Clarksville Felon Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $125,000 in Federal Benefits After Prior Conviction for a Similar Scheme

August 21, 2024
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Indiana NEW ALBANY—Willie D. Watts, 42, of Clarksville, has been sentenced to eighteen months in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, after pleading guilty to theft of federal benefits from the Section 8 Housing Voucher, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, and Social Security programs. According to court…

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IG Reports: Nearly $72 Billion Improperly Paid; Recommended Improvements Go Unimplemented

August 19, 2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE $23 billion remains unrecovered Through several audits, Social Security Administration’s Office of the Inspector General made dozens of recommendations for the Agency to prevent improper payments before they occur as well as to detect and correct existing improper payments. However, to date, many of those recommendations remain unimplemented, leading to continued improper…

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Mobile Woman Sentenced for Felony Theft from Social Security Administration

August 16, 2024
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Alabama MOBILE, AL – A Mobile woman who lied about her living situation was sentenced today five years of probation for unlawfully receiving Social Security benefits for many years, a felony offense. According to court documents, Cheryl Bradley, 64, accompanied her husband to the Social Security office…

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Jefferson County Contractor Sentenced for Financially Exploiting Elderly Woman

August 15, 2024
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Missouri ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Wednesday sentenced a contractor from Jefferson County, Missouri to five years of probation, 90 days of house arrest and 80 hours of community service for his role in the financial exploitation of an elderly St. Louis…

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Rochester Woman Arrested, Charged with Defrauding Social Security and Identity Theft

August 13, 2024
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of New York ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Wendy Stone, 63, of Rochester, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with theft of government funds, aggravated identity theft, and making a false statement to obtain social security benefits. The charges carry a maximum…

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Orlando Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing Over $62k In Social Security Funds

August 12, 2024
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From the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida Orlando, Florida –United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Teresa Eve Hunt (63, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to theft of government property. Hunt faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. As part of her plea, she agreed to forfeit the proceeds of…

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