MN Man Accused of Exploiting Demential Patient in Facility, Faces Felony Charges

A 46-year-old Jordan man is accused of financially exploiting a vulnerable adult.

Russell Tiegs faces four felonies.

According to the criminal complaint filed in Le Sueur County, Tiegs is accused of depositing over $1,600 of the victim's money in his own banking account and taking roughly $4,500 of social security benefits over nine months.

The victim lives in a nursing facility and suffers from dementia.

Reportedly that nursing home has not been paid and there's a $23,000 bill for the victim's care.

Tiegs is due back in court June 18.

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Jordan Man Faces Felony Financial Exploitation Charges