Federal prosecutors have charged Detroit 36th District Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin with conspiring to steal money from vulnerable individuals, particularly those legally incapacitated, in the Detroit area. Along with Bradley-Baskin, Nancy Williams, the owner of Guardian and Associates, and her fiancé Dwight Rashad, a convicted felon, are also implicated in the scheme. The investigation centers on individuals placed under guardianship, a legal process intended to protect those unable to manage their own finances and property.
Bradley-Baskin, who was elected to the 36th District Court bench in November 2024, allegedly personally benefited from the scheme. Investigators claim that she used over $54,000 of the stolen funds to rent a $900,000 townhouse in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood, near Little Caesars Arena. Further allegations include using more than $29,000 to rent a separate home in Westland, where she had been residing since at least 2019. These actions are part of a broader investigation into potential exploitation within the guardianship system.
One of the most disturbing aspects of the case involves the sale of a home belonging to Frankie James, a legally incapacitated woman under guardianship. Prosecutors allege that James’ home was sold to a company owned by Bradley-Baskin’s husband, Corey Baskin, for just one dollar. The property was later resold for $140,000. This incident highlights a severe breach of the purpose of guardianship, which is to protect the financial and property interests of those who cannot protect themselves.
Federal authorities have already filed liens on properties linked to the alleged conspiracy, including an Oak Park office building and a home in Southfield. These actions are part of an ongoing investigation, with the FBI reviewing records related to guardianship cases, including those handled by Bradley-Baskin. If the charges are proven true, the case would expose a systemic abuse of the guardianship process, undermining public trust in the legal system and raising concerns about corruption, especially when it involves multiple family members in key roles. The investigation also raises questions about the timing of Bradley-Baskin’s election to the bench, as the FBI probe was already underway when voters chose her.