Tuesday, February 17, 2009

County is a leader in fighting elder abuse, but individuals can play role

From the Flint Journal:

Thanks and a Hat Tip to Kate White...

Genesee County is fortunate to have a progressive prosecutor in David Leyton. Leyton, along with the dedicated and tenacious Genesee County Sheriff's Department, recently brought charges of murder in a case of severe neglect of Katherine L. Mukdsi. Too often "gray murders" (murders involving older adults) and cases of elder abuse and neglect are ignored or determined too complex to adequately investigate. Elder Law of Michigan applauds Genesee County and its elder death review team for bringing a murder charge in this case. Only a few counties in Michigan employ this nationally recognized best practice. Sending a clear message that abuse and neglect are serious crimes that carry significant penalties is critical for the health, safety and well-being of citizens of all ages....

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