NEWNAN, GA (The Newnan Times-Herald) – A nursing assistant is facing multiple charges in connection with the death of a 98-year-old patient that triggered a probe by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The GBI claims Certified Nursing Assistant Hakim Ogunkunle was responsible for causing injuries that led to the death of Edna Warren, a patient at Newnan Health and Rehab. It has charged him with aggravated battery and exploitation and intimidation of an elderly person.
More charges could result from Friday’s autopsy after the findings are turned over to the local district attorney’s office, according to Public Affairs Deputy Director Bahan Rich with the GBI.
The incident occurred on Tuesday when Newnan Health and Rehabilitation reported to the Newnan Police Department that Warren had sustained a broken leg following physical contact with Ogunkunle. More.....
The GBI claims Certified Nursing Assistant Hakim Ogunkunle was responsible for causing injuries that led to the death of Edna Warren, a patient at Newnan Health and Rehab. It has charged him with aggravated battery and exploitation and intimidation of an elderly person.
More charges could result from Friday’s autopsy after the findings are turned over to the local district attorney’s office, according to Public Affairs Deputy Director Bahan Rich with the GBI.
The incident occurred on Tuesday when Newnan Health and Rehabilitation reported to the Newnan Police Department that Warren had sustained a broken leg following physical contact with Ogunkunle. More.....
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