by Tyler Manning
A Helena woman is charged with exploiting an elderly person over the course of several months.
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| Cory Ann Rucker |
Cory
Ann Rucker is charged with felony exploitation of an older person and
felony theft. The incident allegedly occurred between October 2019 and
January 2020 when Rucker had the victim come live with her in Helena.
During that time, Rucker allegedly stole approximately $17,500 from the
victim, prosecutors allege.
Law
enforcement believes that over these months, approximately $11,400 was
withdrawn from ATMs in or adjacent to casinos. It was also determined
that none of the withdrawls took place at the bank holding the victim's
money, court documents say.
Rucker was the victim's power of attorney at the time.
When
questioned about the missing $17k, the victim was visibly shocked,
according to court documents. The victim told police she was unaware
that Rucker had spent so much money from her account.
Rucker
later allegedly admitted to spending the victim's money at casino's and
agreed that it wasn't reasonable for her to do so. The defendant also
allegedly told police she was unaware just how much she had spent.
All charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Helena woman charged with exploiting an elderly person
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