HARRISBURG - A Pennsylvania man is facing charges after prosecutors say he abused his position as power of attorney by using money earmarked for children's funds to pay personal bills and taxes for nearly four years.
Kenneth Neeld, Jr., 47, has been charged with theft, forgery, insurance fraud and related offenses, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Thursday.
An investigation found that 84-year-old Keith Jerome was terminally ill when he agreed to let Neeld Jr. manage his financial assets.
Jerome's will directed Neeld Jr. to donate all of his money to Amigos de Jesus, Zawadi Fund International, and the Coatesville Senior Center after Jerome’s passing.