Charges Against Long Island Nurse Dropped in Newborn Mishandling Case

The nurse accused of mishandling a newborn at Good Samaritan Hospital has been cleared of charges after a lack of evidence to prove gross negligence.

A Long Island nurse, Amanda Burke, was accused of slamming a 2-day-old boy into his bassinet at Good Samaritan Hospital but has now had charges dropped.
The Suffolk County District Attorney stated they could not prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt due to a lack of evidence of gross negligence.
Burke expressed relief over the dismissal, describing the ordeal as a 'nightmare' involving harassment and concern for her family's safety.
The baby involved in the incident was not harmed, and Burke retains her nursing license, continuing to work as a registered nurse.
The baby's family expressed profound upset over the decision, while Burke's attorney criticized the prosecution's initial decision to charge her.