Caregiver Charged with Abuse and Torture of 93-Year-Old Dementia Patient in Michigan
Disturbing footage reveals severe abuse by caregiver at a Michigan nursing facility, sparking widespread outrage and a thorough investigation.
- Dontia Shawnra Arrington, 26, faces charges including vulnerable adult abuse and torture after a video surfaced showing her assaulting a 93-year-old dementia patient.
- The abuse, captured on a nanny camera, includes hitting the patient with a soiled diaper and choking her.
- Genesee County officials, including Sheriff Chris Swanson and Prosecutor David Layton, have expressed disgust and vowed to prosecute Arrington to the fullest extent.
- The incident has led to a broader investigation, with concerns that there may be more victims and possibly other suspects involved.
- The victim's family has been deeply affected, with the patient's daughter recounting the trauma and ongoing impact on her mother.