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Attorney General James Announces Felony Conviction of Nassau County Nursing Home Aide Who Sexually Assaulted Residents

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured the conviction of former Nassau County nursing home aide Phillip Harris, 43, of Central Islip, for sexually assaulting two residents under his care in March 2022. A jury in Nassau County found Harris guilty of nine crimes related to his abuse of vulnerable nursing home residents. Harris faces a potential sentence of one and one-third to four years in prison for the felony charges related to each victim.

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Action Details

  • Date:November 19, 2025
  • Agency:State of New York
  • Enforcement Types:
    • State Enforcement Agencies