Cracking Down on Elder Abuse
Cracking Down on Elder Abuse
Posted: 03/19/2008
It was a disturbing case of elder abuse caught on tape… a 90 year old Baltimore
The caretaker Anastacia Oluoch was arrested and charged in the beating. But she was able to make bail and eventually flee from the law.Taylor Nairobi , Kenya
The caretaker never stood trial. That promptedTaylor
Senator Lisa Gladden is sponsoring the bill. “It is not right that we allow our elders be abused in this manner and if you do, we’re gonna hold you in jail until you come to court.” Since the beating,Taylor Taylor
Although it’s unclear if the bill will pass this session, supporters say it’s a start to protecting the elderly from abuse. The bill would also allow officials to withhold the suspect’s passport to prevent that person from fleeing the country.
The caretaker Anastacia Oluoch was arrested and charged in the beating. But she was able to make bail and eventually flee from the law.
The caretaker never stood trial. That prompted
Senator Lisa Gladden is sponsoring the bill. “It is not right that we allow our elders be abused in this manner and if you do, we’re gonna hold you in jail until you come to court.” Since the beating,
Although it’s unclear if the bill will pass this session, supporters say it’s a start to protecting the elderly from abuse. The bill would also allow officials to withhold the suspect’s passport to prevent that person from fleeing the country.
Copyright 2008 The E.W. Scripps Co. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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