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Judge Rejects Plea Deal in Grandparent Fraud | Calgary News
A judge rejected a plea deal in a grandparent fraud case, sending a powerful message that even minor roles in exploiting seniors can’t be excused with leniency. Alana Love Duncan, who admitted to helping defraud seven elderly victims, was offered a two-year sentence with house arrest—but Justice Michele Hollins called it too soft. She argued that Duncan was the “face” of the scam and that leniency would undermine deterrence. The judge’s ruling means Duncan will likely withdraw her guilty plea, showing that justice isn’t always about compromise when victims are vulnerable. Listen in…
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