A.G. Schneiderman Announces Indictment Of Aides Who Photographed Nursing Home Residents
SUFFOLK, N.Y. -- Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a 15-count indictment charging two certified nurse aides (CNAs) with photographing eleven nursing home residents at three separate facilities, one of whom is also charged with texting one of the photographs to a friend. The pictures were taken without the knowledge or consent of the victims, many of whom were incapable of consenting and depicted bedsores and other disturbing images. Defendants David Rover and Thomas Mocera have each been charged with felony Unlawful Surveillance counts, among other charges, and face up to 4 years in prison.
Action Details
- Date:May 15, 2013
- Agency:New York Attorney General
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Enforcement Types:
- State Enforcement Agencies