Illinois CNA Charged With Punching Patient
CNA Sharoia Hill faces two counts of aggravated battery for allegedly striking an 87 year old nursing home resident in the face with her fist. Hill had recently started working at the facility.
Two witnesses allegedly saw Hill punch the male resident with a closed fist sometime between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2009. The resident was not seriously injured but had red marks on his face.
She faces two counts of aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony. She faces a possible three to five years in prison if convicted. Hill's bond was set at $5,000. She posted the required 10% and was released from custody on Thursday evening.
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