Utah Nursing Home Employee Accused of Sexual Abuse
Clifford Ray Holt, a dishwasher at Hillside Rehabilitation Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, was charged September 16, 2009, with one count of second degree felony forcible sexual abuse after he allegedly fondled a 62 year-old Alzheimer's resident.
Holt allegedly led the woman into a room, told her "this is my place", and closed the door. He began massaging her shoulders and then grabbed the woman's breast hard enough to cause bruising. The woman was able to report the incident and Holt has since been fired.
Holt is not a stranger to the Utah court system. He pleaded guilty to vehicle burglary in March 2006 and was sentenced to one year in prison. He also pleaded guilty to vehicle burglary in 1997 and 1999. It is unclear whether the nursing home facility knew of Holt's criminal past when he was hired.
Holt remains in custody for violating parole while awaiting trial for sexual abuse. His bail is set at $75,000.
The Terry Law Firm is experienced in handling cases of nursing home sexual abuse. Please contact us with any questions or concerns at (888) 317-2525 or visit our website at www.nursinghomejustice.com.
