VA councilwoman accused of exploiting great-aunt and Alzheimer-stricken great-uncle

A Virginia metropolis councilwoman was slapped with a felony cost after she allegedly took monetary benefit of her great-aunt and Alzheimer-stricken great-uncle – together with an accusation that she took their residence illegally, in response to studies.

Chesapeake Metropolis Council member Amanda Newins, a Republican who received her election in November, was charged with financially exploiting a weak grownup by a grand jury Tuesday.

The cost in opposition to Newins, who can be a lawyer, comes after her great-aunt sued her two months earlier than the 2022 election in civil courtroom for allegedly stealing lots of of 1000’s of {dollars} from her and her late great-uncle courting again to 2020 and over a number of months, in response to the Virginian-Pilot.

Newins satisfied relative Shirley Davis and husband Bobby Davis to maneuver in together with her household that 12 months, the lawsuit reportedly states. Bobby Davis suffered from Alzheimer’s illness and superior dementia earlier than he died in March 2021.

Newins acquired the inexperienced mild from the aged couple to grant her energy over their monetary accounts and even had them signal over the deed to their three-bedroom home within the state, the lawsuit states, in response to the newspaper. The house is reportedly value greater than $300,000.

The lawsuit additionally alleges that Newins kicked Shirley B. Davis out of her residence after her husband died, and the widow is now dwelling with Newins’ mom.

The cost on Tuesday and accusations from the civil lawsuit are related, WAVY-TV reported.

Newins’ lawyer known as the cost in opposition to her “completely unfaithful.”

“We’re upset that the Commonwealth has determined to cost Amanda with this offense. Amanda was virtually raised by her uncle and the allegation that she financially exploited him, is completely unfaithful. We stay up for the time when Amanda can lastly inform her story,” lawyer Kristin Paulding informed the TV station.

“The indictment comes on the heels of a civil lawsuit that was filed by her relations. That lawsuit was not filed till weeks earlier than the election for Metropolis Council. It’s unhappy to see the identical people who have been dedicated to destroying Amanda’s profession are additionally supporting this legal cost.”

Newins’ civil lawyer has additionally denied the allegations within the lawsuit. 

The good-aunt is looking for greater than $800,000 in damages.