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D.C. Delegate Norton Scammed Amid Dementia Concerns

10/27/2025

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  • Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) was scammed for $4,400 by a fake cleaning crew that obtained her credit card information.
  • A police report indicated Norton shows "early signs of dementia," though Norton’s office says the officer was unqualified to diagnose.
  • Her office says a longtime employee, not a caretaker, manages Norton’s household.
  • Norton cannot vote on legislation but sits on the House Oversight Committee and can vote in committees.