Tyronne Gregory Taylor, Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult, District of Columbia 2023

WASHINGTON D.C. – In a shocking case of financial exploitation, 53-year-old Tyronne Gregory Taylor of Washington, D.C. has been sentenced to 24 months in prison, suspended, and five years of supervised probation for exploiting a vulnerable family member.

According to court documents, Taylor gained unauthorized access to his family member’s debit card between July 2020 and December 2020, despite the family member suffering from cognitive impairments and being hospitalized at a District of Columbia skilled nursing facility.

Taylor used the debit card to make cash withdrawals and purchases at various stores, including auto parts stores, hardware stores, restaurants, gas stations, liquor stores, hotels, and even purchased a new car. He also made fraudulent payments to his company, TNTGreenConstruction, LLC, totaling over $51,000.

The family member, who was unable to make decisions for themselves or communicate meaningfully, lost a significant amount of money due to Taylor’s actions.

Taylor pleaded guilty in the U.S. Superior Court for the District of Columbia on February 23, 2023. In addition to his sentence, he was ordered to pay $51,886.31 in restitution and $100 to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund.

The case was initially reported to the District of Columbia’s Office of Aging and Community Living’s Adult Protective Services Division and investigated by the District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General. U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Inspector General for the District of Columbia Daniel W. Lucas commended the work of those who prosecuted the case.

Taylor’s actions are a clear violation of trust and a disturbing example of financial exploitation. His sentence serves as a reminder that such crimes will not be tolerated in our community.

Key Facts:

Defendant: Tyronne Gregory Taylor, 53

Criminal Charges: One felony count of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or elderly person

City and State: Washington, D.C.

Date: February 23, 2023 (sentencing)

Sentence: 24 months in prison, suspended, and five years of supervised probation

Dollar Amount: $51,886.31 in restitution and $100 to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund

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