SEATTLE — Prosecutors have filed theft charges against two sons of Seattle true-crime author Ann Rule, alleging they took thousands of dollars from her.
Seattlepi.com reported first-degree theft charges were filed against Michael and Andrew Rule on Friday in King County Superior Court. Michael Rule was also charged with forgery.
Charging documents allege Andrew Rule continually harassed his 83-year-old mother for money above the income she provided him.
Investigators claim Michael Rule spent freely from his mother’s bank accounts, overdrawing them. According to charging papers, he forged his mother’s signature on numerous checks.
Rule, who lives south of Seattle, has written dozens of best-selling books.
