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abuse of a vulnerable adult
Coverage of abuse of a vulnerable adult in the Nexus archive.
- Woman accused of stealing nearly $1M from father after gaining power of attorney, authorities say
Patricia Deacy, 60, is accused of stealing nearly $1 million from her father after gaining power of attorney while he was in a memory care facility. Authorities allege she used the funds for personal expenses like homes, cars, and vacations, with $770,000 withdrawn over four months and a total potential misappropriation of $1.4 million.