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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.
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