Long Island Man Sentenced for Stealing $4.5 Million From Mother’s Charity Account

Samuel Bernstein, 24, of Roslyn, Long Island, New York, was sentenced on Nov. 8 to nine years in prison for stealing more than $4.5 million from his mother's bank account. Nassau County District Attorney's Office

A man from Long Island, New York has been sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing $4.5 million from his own mother.

Prosecutors said the money was used to “fund a lavish lifestyle” that included a $100,000 bottle of champagne, private jets, football tickets, and other expenses.