Wills, Estates & Trusts
Dec. 3, 2024
Animal rights activist ordered to repay millions of dollars plundered from 97-year-old
In his Nov. 25 ruling, Judge Jonathan L. Rosenbloom found that Melya Kaplan used millions of dollars from the trust for personal benefit and her non-profit, Voice for the Animals. The funds were used to buy property and pay rent, among other things, the ruling said.
An animal rights activist and her nonprofit were ordered to pay $23.5 million on claims that she diverted millions of dollars from a 97-year-old man while serving as his trustee.
In his Nov. 25 ruling, Judge Jonathan L. Rosenbloom found that Melya Kaplan used millions of dollars from the trust for personal benefit and her non-profit, Voice for the Animals. The funds were used to buy property and pay rent, among other things, the ruling said.
"The theft was so brazen ...
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