California Criminal Records may see millions expunged
Two legislative measures (AB1076 and AB1331) concerning California criminal records argue for restoration of rights for ex prisoners. Those released often find that re acclimatising to society and overcoming the obstacles of re integration are a further sentence in itself. The Democrat initiative, if successful, could see upwards to eight million Californian residents enjoy a clean slate. This legislation follows…
Guardianship probate court case raises concerns
Negative press has yet again fallen on the guardianship probate court process and especially a Macomb County judge who has been embroiled in similar circumstances previously. An investigation by 7 Action News has seen the State Supreme Court and the Attorney General take action. The guardianship company who were appointed by The Macomb County Judge (Kathryn George) have now requested…
Elder Abuse Hotline unable to cope with concerned callers
Missouri’s elder abuse hotline has been deluged by concerned callers but the department has only been able to answer half of those calls. The hotline also serves residents with disabilities (18-59) and those 60 years and over, reports are collated on neglect, abuse and exploitation. Last year over 17,000 calls were disconnected following a recorded message while a further 10,000…
Forged Death Records uncovered in Closed Funeral Home case
Over the past 5 years Shaun A Reid has found himself embroiled in forged death records, reprimands, investigations and fines culminating in the closure of his business/es. Reid has traded under Shaun A Reid Funeral Services & Memorial Chapel (Washington) and Reid Funeral Home (Dumfries, Virginia) and owes $24,000 after he was discovered to be operating without proper credentials by…
Probate judge abuses position of trust to embezzle estate
Following the death of Dominic Domingo (82) the State Office of The Medical Investigator oversaw a deputy field investigator to investigate the death (March 9 2017). That person was Pamela Smith and following this she appointed her husband as special administrator to Domingo’s estate while in her probate judge capacity (Sierra County). Her husband (Randy Smith) then misappropriated almost $300,000…
Arrest Records initiative to end Housing Discrimination
As the U.S. celebrates 51 years of the Fair Housing Act determined and committed moves are being made to end housing discrimination against those with arrest records. April is also recognized as National Fair Housing Month and Second Chance Month. As the chief sponsor (Commissioner Johnson (D-1) ) of the “Just Housing” amendment which will be a new clause within…