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| Kari Ann Yakes (Kent County Sheriff's Office) |
GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- A 44-year-old woman allegedly took thousands of dollars from her father, who she had guardianship over.
Kari
Ann Yakes, of Lake City, was arraigned Friday, June 14, on a single
felony charge of embezzlement by an agent or trustee more than $1,000
but less than $20,000. The charge carries a punishment of up to five
years in prison.
Prosecutors say Yakes
was granted full guardianship over her father in June 2018 by the Kent
County Probate Court. Afterward, they allege, she spent thousands of
dollars of her father’s money on herself and family members.
The case was brought by Michigan Attorney
General Dana Nessel’s office. Nessel stopped in Grand Rapids on Friday
afternoon as part of her Elder Abuse Task Force listening tour.
Two others were arraigned Friday on misdemeanor, fourth-degree vulnerable adult abuse charges brought by Nessel’s office.
“These
three cases illustrate the incredible importance of our Elder Abuse
Task Force and the need for community awareness, dialogue and solutions
to help eliminate elder abuse in Michigan,” Nessel said in a statement.
“Residents living in nursing homes are inherently vulnerable, incredibly
dependent on others, and deserve the best care possible, which includes
following their care plans which are put in place for a reason.
Guardians are entrusted to safeguard, not raid, the assets of those they
have been appointed to protect.”
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