US EditionFormer Police Officer Charged with Stealing Thousands in Workers' Comp, Faking Disability | News Channel 3-12
- Former Westminster police officer Nicole Brown was charged on May 19, 2025, with 15 felonies related to a fraudulent workers' compensation claim in California.
- Brown reported a head injury from March 21, 2022, sustaining a minor abrasion while arresting a suspect, but investigators found discrepancies in her disability claims.
- Despite claiming total disability, Brown engaged in numerous activities including running 5K races, skiing, attending music festivals, Disneyland, baseball games, and playing golf while collecting benefits.
- Authorities reported that Brown received over $600,000 in tax-exempt payments, including her salary and medical costs, while her stepfather, attorney Peter Schuman, has been charged with felonies connected to assisting in the fraudulent scheme.
- If convicted, Brown faces up to 22 years in prison and loss of pension credits, while Schuman may face up to eight years in prison and State Bar disciplinary action.
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One cop is now on the other side of the law. In a press release, the Orange County District Attorney’s office said it’s charged Nicole Brown with 15 felonies. Brown, a 39-year-old former Westminster cop, allegedly stole more $600,000 in fraudulent workers’ compensation payments. Brown collected the money after she claimed she was left “completely disabled” when she suffered a head injury on the job. The supposed injury occurred in March 2022 whe…
Former police officer charged with stealing thousands in workers' comp, faking disability
By David González Click here for updates on this story WESTMINSTER, California (KABC) — A former Westminster police officer has been charged with pretending to be disabled — all while dancing and drinking at a music festival, skiing, and even running a 5K. Nicole Brown faces serious prison time for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent workers’ compensation payments after telling her department she was unable to w…
Former police officer charged with stealing thousands in workers' comp, faking disability | News Channel 3-12
By David González Click here for updates on this story WESTMINSTER, California (KABC) — A former Westminster police officer has been charged with pretending to be disabled — all while dancing and drinking at a music festival, skiing, and even running a 5K. Nicole Brown faces serious prison time for allegedly stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulent workers’ compensation payments after telling her department she was unable to w…
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