The indictment covers theft, money laundering and unauthorized use of property. Sandra was also charged with receiving stolen property.
Court documents show that Craig had been appointed the successor trustee of his father’s living trust in 2013 and the agent of his father’s power of attorney earlier in 2010. In those roles, according to court documents, Craig had access to his father’s accounts at Morgan Stanley, PNC Bank and Bank of America. In September 2013 alone, according to Probate Court records, Charlie Sifford’s financial assets were drained by more than $50,000.
“Upon learning that Charles L. Sifford, Sr. was incapacitated because he was impaired as to medical and financial decision making, Craig L. Sifford accepted the Charles L. Sifford Trust Successor Trustee position on August 6, 2013,” according to a signed affidavit from Charles Sifford Jr. — Craig’s brother — that details Craig’s path through the Cuyahoga County Probate Court in his father’s guardianship case.
“Craig L. Sifford’s expenditures continue at obscene rates through the use of credit and the writing of checks via the Trust account,” the affidavit describes.
The elder Sifford is credited often as “the Jackie Robinson of golf” for his role in breaking the sport’s color barrier in 1961. He died at age 92 earlier this year.
This article appears in Jul 29 – Aug 4, 2015.
The biggest crime of them all is family with greed in their hearts and dollars signs for their eyes.
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This story is old #1. #2, once the court see’s how the oldest brother makes allegations based on jealousy and greed, Craig and Sandy will be exonerated of their charges.
Scene and other media outlets should research before jumping to conclusions
Yes, this story is clearly old because it happened a week ago and references events from 2013. 2013!!!!! That’s when the DINOSAURS roamed the earth!
Seriously though, thanks for creating a brand new profile just to comment on this story. You are clearly not biased at all in your observations and I have totally changed my mind regarding the alleged crime that has taken place. I hope you continue to enjoy the benefits that having 1 million dollars around brings.
Lol, yeah. No.
In this great country that we all live in we are all innocent until proven guilty. Our life’s purpose is not to judge others but to love others. We all live in glass houses and shouldn’t be throwing stones. All will be judge at the gates of heaven and those who are quick to judge on this earth may end up in eternal hell. Pray for both Craig and Sandy.