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Family Says Man Beaten by Teens Downtown is Mentally Handicapped
They say the 56-year-old is mentally handicapped and sporting events are among his favorite things to attend. --- WAVE --- April 8, 2011 (KENTUCKY) http://is.gd/9Anl3L
Vt. Bill Would Have Panel Study Changing Official References to 'Lunatics' and 'Idiots'
The Vermont Senate has passed legislation aimed at cleaning up instances in state law where people with disabilities are described in disparaging terms. --- The Republic --- April 7, 2011 (VERMONT) http://is.gd/KZN6Ml
Jury Selection Scheduled in NY Fatal Abuse Trial
Jury selection is expected to begin for the trial of a New York man charged with raping his mentally disabled half-sister before she was killed by their mother. --- Wall Street Journal --- April 7, 2011 (NEW YORK) http://is.gd/QqgsKg
Texas Company Sued for Abuse of Iowa Workers
The lawsuit claims the abuse and harassment spanned more than 20 years. Representatives of the Texas company did not immediately return telephone messages left Wednesday. --- BusinessWeek --- April 6, 2011 (IOWA) http://is.gd/BMXyjf
Former Ill. Group Home Employee Gets 10-Year Sentence for Role in Resident's Beating Death
A Coles County judge convicted Daniel Clark of Dolton in February of involuntary manslaughter and criminal neglect of a person with disabilities in the 2008 death of Dustin Higgins. --- WQAD --- April 2, 2011 (ILLINOIS) http://is.gd/ObscoUEx-Graywood Group Home Worker Sentenced to Prison for His Role in Resident's Death
... employee was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison on his involuntary manslaughter conviction in connection with the 2008 death of a developmentally disabled man who was in his care. --- Herald & Review --- April 2, 2011 (WEST VIRGINIA) http://is.gd/aTAvOk
St. Paul Man Admits Sex Assault of Vulnerable Adult on Bus
The personal attendant, who worked with vulnerable adults at the St. Paul Public Schools' Transition to Independence School, is on paid administrative leave pending an investigation, a district spokesman said. --- Pioneer Press --- March 30, 2011 (MINNESOTA) http://is.gd/28O1Et
Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Disabled Stamford Woman
The Hartford Courant Police have charged a 28-year-old Norwalk man with sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled woman. --- Hartford Courant --- March 27, 2011 (CONNECTICUT) http://is.gd/7s3zj8
Man Charged with Abusing Brother
A man accused of abusing his authority as the primary caregiver for his mentally disabled brother has been indicted for elder abuse. The indictment against . --- Times Daily --- March 26, 2011 (ALABAMA) http://is.gd/WO1hnd
Neighbors Heard Screaming at Home Where Mentally Disabled Man Was Tortured
Police are trying to sort out the details in what they are describing as a disturbing case in which two Santa Monica residents allegedly tortured. --- Los Angeles Times --- March 25, 2011 (CALIFORNIA) http://is.gd/eBWZK6
Top Official at State-run Disability Center Leaves
... developmental disabilities and behavioral problems has stepped down following a letter by an advocacy group that contends the facility has a pattern of abuse, neglect . --- RealClearPolitics --- March 26, 2011 (MONTANA) http://is.gd/hiAJLeArizona Couple Charged With Second-Degree Murder in Death of Relative With Down Syndrome
John and Tara Chesser are facing one count of second-degree murder and two counts of vulnerable adult abuse, according to the station. James Chesser was reportedly . --- Fox News --- March 24, 2011 (ARIZONA) http://is.gd/3oupgJ
Mentally Handicapped Man Robbed, Brutally Beaten During Drug Deal
Wichita police believe a mentally handicapped man was set up to be robbed and brutally beaten and are asking for help in finding those responsible. --- KSN-TV --- March 24, 2011 (KANSAS) http://is.gd/eEKj0y
Bill Would Help Establish Rules for Sex in Group Homes
State senators proposed reforms Wednesday to how developmentally disabled sex offenders are housed and want a task force of experts to recommend new guidelines for sex in group homes. --- Tampabay.com --- March 24, 2011 (FLORIDA) http://is.gd/uAZQz4
Sexual Abuse of Mentally Disabled Patients at El Monte Center Sparks Protest, Lawsuit
The suit alleges that during her time at New Day "Roxanna G." was subjected to abuse and neglect - including being scratched, roughly handled . --- San Gabriel Valley Tribune --- March 23, 2011 (CALIFORNIA) http://is.gd/gBAxq1Mentally Disabled Woman Allegedly Raped
A Fort Wayne man has been arrested after he allegedly raped a mentally disabled woman. Fort Wayne police were called to a home ... --- WANE --- March 22, 2011 (INDIANA) http://is.gd/nzCnDQ
HPD: Mentally Disabled Man Repeatedly Raped
The 52-year-old repeatedly raped and threatened a 20-year-old mentally-disabled man who lived with him, according to HPD detectives. --- Fox Houston --- March 22, 2011 (TEXAS) http://is.gd/1DchGQ
