A 21-year-old man from Rochester, Bill Gum Benjamin, is back in trouble with the law. This time, he's been convicted of stealing money from another person. Court papers say he scared the victim into taking out cash from ATMs and then took it. The victim, who didn't want to give Benjamin any more money, felt forced to do so. Benjamin even grabbed the victim's shirt to pull him towards the ATM. Police found out that over $3, 900 was taken this way.

Benjamin admitted to the crime and will be sentenced soon. This isn't his first time in court. Earlier this year, he was put on probation for stealing $41, 000 from a person with autism. He also pleaded guilty to damaging property worth $6, 500. It's clear that Benjamin has a pattern of taking advantage of others. It's important to think about how we can protect vulnerable people from such exploitation.


# **Rochester Man Convicted of ATM Theft**

**A 21-year-old man, Bill Gum Benjamin, is once again in legal trouble.**

## **Details of the Crime**

- **Victim Coercion:** Benjamin was convicted of stealing money by forcing a victim to withdraw cash from ATMs.
- **Physical Force:** The victim, who refused to give Benjamin more money, was pulled towards the ATM by his shirt.
- **Amount Stolen:** Over **$3,900** was taken in this manner.

## **Benjamin's Admission and Sentencing**

- **Guilty Plea:** Benjamin admitted to the crime and will be sentenced soon.
- **Previous Convictions:**
  - **Probation:** Earlier this year, he was placed on probation for stealing **$41,000** from a person with autism.
  - **Property Damage:** He also pleaded guilty to damaging property worth **$6,500**.

## **Pattern of Exploitation**

Benjamin has a history of taking advantage of others, raising concerns about the protection of vulnerable individuals from such exploitation.



A Rochester Man's Repeated Thefts Raise Concerns

Details of the Crime

Benjamin's Admission and Sentencing

Pattern of Exploitation

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