Queens Man Stole Dying Widow's Home, Prosecutors Say

A Queens man, Victor Quimis, has pleaded guilty to stealing the home of an elderly widow in hospice care by forging property documents. This marks the first conviction under New York’s criminal deed theft law. As part of the plea agreement, the fraudulent deeds will be voided, and the property will be returned to the victim's family. Quimis faces a prison sentence of up to 4.5 years.