Eleanor Flowers, 76, a patient sitter, has been sentenced following a gross act of negligence involving an elderly patient.
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According to a press release by the District of Columbia United States Attorney’s office, Flowers was sentenced in Superior Court on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024. Charges include one count of criminal abuse of a vulnerable adult and attempted threats.
As part of her sentencing, the court has banned Flowers from working, volunteering, or participating in any activity involving the elderly, vulnerable, cognitively disabled, or children. This ban includes hospital activities, assisted living, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, doctors’ offices, urgent care, and daycare.
Superior Court Judge Deborah J. Israel has also sentenced Flowers to 24 months probation.
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