(WNY News Now) – New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Healing for Heroes and its leaders, alleging charitable donations were misused and the organization failed to provide the veteran retreats it advertised.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Healing for Heroes – A Disabled Veteran’s Retreat and Wooded Oasis Inc., along with its leaders Thomas L. Nelsen and Jennifer S. Milchanoski Nelsen.
The verified petition, filed Aug. 12 in Erie County Supreme Court, alleges the Bemus Point-based nonprofit engaged in deceptive fundraising, improper financial practices and self-dealing. The filing seeks monetary and injunctive relief, as well as dissolution of the charity. The court filing carries a notice stating it had not yet been reviewed and approved by the Erie County Clerk at the time of the document’s printout…