Business loan bogus, Little Rock woman tells court

During these trying times of COVID-19, small businesses and essential workers need and deserve support, but fraudulent efforts that take advantage of that support cannot be tolerated.

One Arkansas woman fraudulently received $2 million of PPP, and was indicted by a jury of her peers. Upholding accountability in our justice system is important. In our questionnaire to legislators we are asking that proper COVID-19 relief, accountability in our courts and fighting corruption be top priorities in Little Rock. Arkansas families, small businesses and individuals deserve systems that protect them.

GIF kickbacks cases still grinding through courts

The non-profit Preferred Family Healthcare abused the trust of the public and stole millions from our taxpayers. The process to hold these people accountable has begun. A jury of our peers have convicted two people involved and investigations and court cases are continuing to proceed for others. These are important steps to upholding justice and fighting to protect the most vulnerable among us.

Nursing home cases said to soar

Are corporate nursing homes adequately protecting our loved ones in their care?

"Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities account for about 1% of the U.S. population but represent 40% of covid-19 deaths, according to the COVID Tracking Project."

As pandemic raged and thousands died, government regulators cleared most nursing homes of infection-control violations

"Despite promises of ‘aggressive enforcement,’ over 40,000 residents died in homes that received a clean bill of health”

Is the system rigged? Are powerful corporate nursing homes avoiding responsibility?

Nursing Home Comparison Tool

Use this tool to compare nursing homes in a state based on the deficiencies cited by regulators and the penalties imposed in the past three years. You can also search over 60,000 nursing home inspection reports to look for trends or patterns.

National Briefing | South: Arkansas: Aides Charged In Beating

Capital murder charges were filed against two nursing home aides in the beating of an 81-year-old resident. The victim, Willie Mae Ryan, never regained consciousness after she was beaten with brass knuckles on July 30 and died on Aug. 14."

Family sets up hidden camera in nursing home, catches man sexually assaulting patient

SEATTLE (KIRO/CNN) - A man is behind bars after authorities say he raped a disabled woman in a nursing home where he worked…

The woman's family says they hid the camera that looks like a phone charger in the room.

A nursing home chain grows too fast and collapses, and elderly and disabled residents pay the price

"It's a money-making business," she said. "And guess who doesn't get the care? Our loved ones."