MINEOLA, Nassau County (PIX11) -- A Massachusetts man is facing charges for allegedly stealing over $140,000 from a 9/11 victim and her mother, according to Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly.
Richard Yasnis, 43, of Natwick, pleaded not guilty to grand larceny charges Thursday.
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The victim developed medical issues while working at Ground Zero during the post-9/11 efforts in 2001, which qualified her for 9/11 Victim Compensation funds, officials said.