Monday, January 12, 2004

 

Around Pennsylvania ...

From the Allentown Morning Call:
Fifth suit filed over suspect nurse

An Allentown couple has taken legal action against five hospitals in connection with the rapidly expanding case against Bethlehem nurse Charles Cullen.

Their case marks the fifth civil suit started against Cullen's employers. Cullen is accused in the murder or attempted murder of two patients under his care and is being investigated in dozens of other deaths.

From the Lock Haven Express: Former Avis man pleads guilty to raping juveniles

A former Avis area man charged with six felonies in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of two boys pleaded guilty this week to two felony counts. Police allege the assaults were conducted with the apparent consent and participation of the victims’ mother. The boys were 7 and 8 at the time of the alleged incidents.

posted by Anne 1/12/2004 05:42:00 AM