New York neighbourhood fights against eviction of great-grandmother, alleged victim of ‘predatory' lender

"Ward's case highlights the fallout from the US housing crisis, which saw foreclosure rates soar and left thousands of homeowners in deep financial danger. The eviction blockade outside of Ward's home on August 19 was the latest action on behalf of members of the community and housing advocates to keep the city marshal from displacing yet another alleged victim of predatory mortgage lending."