Overview

• Nicole Brown, a former Westminster police officer, is accused of fraudulently collecting over $600,000 in workers' compensation benefits while engaging in physical activities like skiing, running, and attending festivals.
• Brown claimed severe concussion syndrome from a minor head injury in March 2022, despite being cleared for work by an emergency room doctor the same day.
• Her stepfather, Peter Schuman, a workers' compensation attorney, is charged with conspiring to facilitate the scheme and faces potential state bar discipline if convicted.
• The investigation began after witnesses reported Brown dancing and drinking at the Stagecoach Music Festival in April 2023, contradicting her claims of light and noise sensitivity.
• If convicted, Brown faces up to 22 years in prison and pension forfeiture, while Schuman could face up to 8 years behind bars.