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LIVINGSTON — A state district judge sentenced a 43-year-old man Thursday to seven years in prison after he convinced an infirm 75-year-old woman who thought they were in a romantic relationship to give him money and property.
Judge Bruce Bennett, of the 21st Judicial District Court in Livingston Parish, also ordered Gary Gorman, of Greenwell Springs, to pay restitution. Gorman was found guilty Oct. 1 of exploitation of the infirmed.
Bennett said the restitution totaled at least $260,000.
Between August 2009 and May 2011, Gorman preyed on the victim, Gloria Cushing, convincing her they would eventually marry, the District Attorney’s Office has said.
Cushing, who was diagnosed with early onset dementia and depression in 2009, gave Gorman $80,000 from a reverse mortgage she took out on her home in Watson.
Gorman also received two plots of land from Cushing, maxed out her credit cards, obtained her power of attorney and took $132,000 from an annuity left by her deceased husband, the District Attorney’s Office has said.
“I just wanted justice to be served,” said Jo Ann Carr, Cushing’s sister. “It’s been a long, hard road that we have traveled.”
Michael Betts, Gorman’s attorney, said he disagreed with the jury’s verdict. He said Gorman did not exercise any “undue influence” on Cushing.
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10 comments:
43 year old man and a 75 year old woman, a widow, $80,000.00 = appropriate verdict.
7 years in prison I pray for truth in sentencing with no early out escape route.
I think it's fitting that this 43 year old will be the subject of love interest prison style romance sounds harsh to some but I believe in an eye for an eye justice on earth.
Adios Gary Gorman - ask yourself - was it worth it? You got caught - you owe restitution!! and I can imagine this case wasn't easy for the prosecutor to take on proving undue influence, financial crimes against the elderly and compromised victims requires dedication and significant effort.
Applause to the District Attorney's office and the investigators as well as the family of the victim.
He will be released July 24th after only serving 1y 10mos. Unfortunately
Mr. Jewell committed suicide a couple years after this. He never recovered after losing his family
Gary Gorman, Melissa Gorman all sick pieces of garbage. Deserve to fry in hell
Melissa and gary Gorman are demons on this earth
Yeah they are. Melissa and Gary are demons
Melissa Gorman and Gary Gorman deserve each other
Melissa and gary Gorman have always been immoral monsters. They destroy lives and laugh it off.
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