A Trowbridge
woman, accused of defrauding a severely disabled accident victim she
was caring for of £5,860, has appeared in court for the first time.
Catherine Berry,
29, of Cornbrash Rise, Paxcroft Mead indicated a not guilty plea
when she appeared on bail at Wimbledon Magistrates Court in
south-west London.
She is charged
with fraud by abuse of position between July 27, 2016 and July 10,
last year while the carer of Stephen James Burningham, by making
unauthorised withdrawals from his accounts.
The court heard
Mr. Burningham was involved in a serious road traffic accident in
1992, which left him brain damaged and needing a wheelchair due to
weakness to the right side of his body and also suffering shortage of
breath and pulmonary issues.
His food needs to
be pureed to avoid choking and the magistrates were told he is
anxious about personal finances.
The prosecution
say Berry, who was employed via Christies Care, withdrew up to £100
a time, which she was not entitled to.
The court declined
jurisdiction and bailed Berry to appear at Kingston-upon-Thames Crown
Court on July 3.
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