9/11 responders among those charged over disability payments scam

Scores of retired New York City police officers, firefighters and prison guards have been charged with faking psychiatric problems to get disability benefits.

9/11 responders among those charged over disability payments scam

Scores of retired New York City police officers, firefighters and prison guards have been charged with faking psychiatric problems to get disability benefits.

District Attorney Cyrus Vance says four ringleaders coached the officers on how falsely to describe symptoms of depression and other mental health problems.

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