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Former Chamber President Pleads to Abuse Charge | San Antonio News
Rita Elizondo, 73, former president of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, struck a plea deal after being accused of financially abusing her 104-year-old mother—avoiding jail but agreeing to repay $14,000. Allegations claim she drained tens of thousands while holding power of attorney, including luxury treatments and a mortgage payment, with prosecutors charging her under fraud statutes capped at $30,000. Her mother, Maria, said no money can fix what was broken, and mediation failed when Elizondo refused to settle. The case exposes the fragile trust behind power of attorney—and how…
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