Protecting Our Seniors
Those words guide David Leyton every day in his role as Prosecuting Attorney for Genesee County. In an effort to protect senior citizens from those who would prey on them, David Leyton joined forces with Sheriff Robert Pickell to form the Elder Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Team.
This team works to protect seniors from physical abuse or neglect by those who are responsible for the elder’s health and welfare. It also focuses on instances where a senior is the victim of financial crimes either through unscrupulous scam artists or others who become involved in the senior’s personal finances.
Oftentimes, cases involve seniors who find themselves being exploited and abused by their very own family members or caretakers. As Prosecutor, David Leyton has gone as far as charging one man with murder in the death of his elderly mother who he had severely neglected. Other criminal cases have involved the theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars from the life savings of incapacitated senior citizens. Dozens of other similar cases are prosecuted by David Leyton each year.
Through cooperative efforts with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department, David Leyton has also vigorously enforced laws to protect seniors from mortgage fraud, insurance scams, and other consumer con artists.
As Michigan’s next Attorney General, David Leyton will continue his strong efforts to protect senior citizens from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.