Baltimore Woman Sentenced for Financial Exploitation
A former power of attorney holder pleaded guilty to stealing $70,000 from her elderly godmother.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Financial Crime
Shea Green pleaded guilty in Baltimore City Circuit Court for the financial exploitation and theft of $70,000 from her 91-year-old godmother. The court sentenced Green to 10 years in prison, with all but time served suspended, plus three years of probation.
Why it matters
The case highlights the severe risks faced by vulnerable seniors when trusted individuals exploit power of attorney status. This sentencing serves to address the exploitation of a widowed schoolteacher who has since been moved to an assisted living facility.
Shea Green received a 10-year suspended sentence and must serve three years of probation following her guilty plea. The court further mandated that Green relinquish full ownership of the victim's home.
The players
Shea Green
She is the defendant who held power of attorney over the victim's accounts.
Baltimore City Circuit Court
It is the judicial body where the guilty plea was entered and the sentence was handed down.
The details
Green utilized her role as power of attorney to divert funds via Zelle and empty the victim's savings account in only four months. She had also previously coerced the victim into transferring her home deed in 2018.
Timeline
In 2018, Green coerced the victim into transferring her home deed.
On September 29, 2026, Green pleaded guilty in Baltimore City Circuit Court.
Legal Context
This case follows the enforcement patterns established by the Maryland Vulnerable Adult Protection Act statutes. The sentencing reflects a tightening of judicial scrutiny regarding those who abuse fiduciary roles to exploit seniors.
This case serves as a warning for families to regularly audit the financial accounts of elderly relatives who have granted power of attorney. Residents should ensure that legal oversight is maintained to protect the assets of vulnerable community members.
The takeaway
Families should periodically review bank statements and legal documents to ensure that power of attorney designations are not being misused. Active monitoring is the most effective safeguard against the financial exploitation of aging relatives.
Further reading
For more on how local authorities monitor illicit financial activities, visit Financial Crime.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WBFF.
