A 53-year-old Hudsonville area woman accused of stealing more than $100,000 from her parents waived a probable cause hearing Thursday to preserve a plea deal that offers a lesser penalty.Eloise Russo, the former guardian of Thomas and Ada Sherwin, is charged with embezzlement of more than $100,000. An Ottawa County Probate Court judge earlier determined a loss of $107,000, although Russo's attorney claims the amount is much less.
She allegedly told a court-appointed attorney in Ottawa County Probate Court that she spent at least $40,000, with $10,000 as a gift to her and the balance spent gambling.
Thomas Sherwin died recently at the age of 90 while his wife, Ada, 83, is in a nursing home. Prosecutors have offered Russo a deal to plead to embezzlement of more than $20,000.
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5 comments:
Good. It saves the taxpayers money at least.
Smart decision, Eloise Russo.
Gambling is a powerful addiction. We are beginnign to see more and more of these type stories.
Hopefully Russo gets some help when she's locked up.
oh excuses excuses excuses for no control, for love of money i am tired of hearing boo hoo stories which gives others examples more excuses of how to hide behind their crimes
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