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Montco Woman Set To Be Released From Jail After Stealing From Disabled Stroke Victim

A 58-year-old Montgomery County woman will be released from jail after spending 13 months behind bars for stealing from a disabled stroke victim while he was under her care.

2013/01/02

Janet Gitney is led from the courthouse in handcuffs. (credit: Brad Segall)

Montgomery County Caregiver Admits To Theft Of Client

A Montgomery County woman who had power of attorney for a disabled stroke victim has admitted in court that she stole more than $300,000 from the man while she was caring for him.

2012/10/04

(Janet Gitney. Photo provided by Montgomery County DA's office)

Judge Rejects Lower Bail For Montco Woman Accused of Swindling Stroke Victim

Janet Gitney remains behind bars in lieu of $7.5 million bail, on several felony charges.

2012/03/13

Montgomery County Fugitive In US Custody After Trying To Flee To Philippines

A Montgomery County woman accused of swindling money from the disabled man she was caring for is now in federal custody.

2011/11/24

Montgomery County Fugitive Arrested In New York

Authorities in Montgomery County say a Lansdale woman who fled the country after learning she was the target of a criminal investigation over money she allegedly stole from the man she was caring for has been taken into custody trying to get back into the United States.

2011/11/23

Montco Woman Believed On The Lam After Swindling Disabled Charge

Prosecutors have filed theft and related charges against Janet Gitney, but they say the 54-year-old woman has fled the country, probably to the Philippines.

2011/10/25