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This Guardian Enriched Herself Using the Finances of Vulnerable People In Her Care. Judges Let It Happen. [View all]
https://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-guardian-yvonne-murphy-beacon-eldercare-judgesThis Guardian Enriched Herself Using the Finances of Vulnerable People In Her Care. Judges Let It Happen.
by Jake Pearson
Aug. 8, 5 a.m. EDT
Reporting Highlights
When a New York judge appointed Yvonne Murphy to take over the care of Martin Chorost in late 2011, the 63-year-old had diabetes, dementia and a constellation of other maladies. He also had assets worth more than $800,000, which were put at his guardian’s disposal.
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Sophie Chou contributed data analysis.
by Jake Pearson
Aug. 8, 5 a.m. EDT
Reporting Highlights
- Apparent Conflict of Interest: One of New York’s most prolific guardians used her own health care company to treat vulnerable people whose finances she controlled, an apparent violation of state law.
- Profiting at Wards’ Expense: ProPublica found at least 20 instances in which Yvonne Murphy referred wards under her care to her own agency, which charged them $1.5 million for services.
These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.
- Lax Judicial Oversight: Judges allowed the legally questionable arrangements for years — even when officials flagged the apparent conflict.
When a New York judge appointed Yvonne Murphy to take over the care of Martin Chorost in late 2011, the 63-year-old had diabetes, dementia and a constellation of other maladies. He also had assets worth more than $800,000, which were put at his guardian’s disposal.
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Sophie Chou contributed data analysis.
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