THE FATE OF A GARDENER IS IN THE HANDS OF A SANTA CRUZ JURY. PETER REITER IS ACCUSED OF TAKING FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE OF A WOMAN IN HER 80’S (AND HER BLIND SON) WHILE HE WORKED FOR THEM AS A GARDENER AND CARETAKER. BECAUSE THEY PAID HIM ABOUT 500 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR HIS WORK, REITER IS ACCUSED OF USING HIS INFLUENCE OVER THEM (TO EXPLOIT THEM FOR HIS OWN FINANCIAL GAIN).
