Monday, June 3, 2013

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.

Source:
Jordan Man Faces Felony Financial Exploitation Charges

2 comments:

Scott said...

It's just another reason to stay away from nursing homes.

Thelma said...

Don't know what the relationship was, but doubt he will have the money for restitution, so goombye, Russell!