New York Nursing Home Housekeeper Charged with Raping Elderly Dementia Patient

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A housekeeper at a nursing home facility in upstate New York has been indicted for allegedly raping an 81-year-old resident. Khadka Pradhan, 51, of Rochester, is accused of sexually assaulting the “elderly and mentally disabled” woman in her room at the Shore Winds facility in Rochester in September, according to a press release Thursday from New York Attorney General Letitia James (D).

“Mr. Pradhan allegedly raped an elderly woman with dementia at the nursing home where she lived — grossly violating her, other residents, and her family, who trusted that she would be safe and cared for. The idea that one of our most vulnerable could be so severely abused and taken advantage of is a real shock to the conscience. But make no mistake: We will go after anyone who commits such horrific crimes and hold them accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”

“As outlined in the indictment, Pradhan allegedly, through the use of forcible compulsion, sexually assaulted the elderly and mentally disabled victim in her room at the Shore Winds facility,” the press release says. The alleged assault was apparently reported almost immediately after it occurred, as Rochester police filed felony charges that day. Pradhan was arraigned in Rochester on Sept. 30 and was released after posting $10,000 cash bail.

“The reason we have the investigation is because of the quick-witted action and response of an employee and employees of the home,” said Bill Gargan, a prosecutor with the Monroe County District Attorney’s office, at the time of Pradhan’s arrest, according to a report from local NBC affiliate WHEC.

If convicted, Pradhan could face up to 25 years in state prison, the press release says.

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