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Home Health Aide Who Forced Stuffed Animal Into Disabled Patient's Mouth Sentenced To Prison

Home Health Aide Who Forced Stuffed Animal Into Disabled Patient's Mouth Sentenced To Prison

Home Health Aide Who Forced Stuffed Animal Into Disabled Patient's Mouth Sentenced To Prison A 36-year-old home health aide convicted of physically abusing a severely disabled girl was sentenced to 23 years in New Jersey State Prison, authorities said. Edmondo DiPaolo pleaded guilty earlier this year to aggravated assault and child endangerment, according to Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw. He worked as the 16-year-old girl's caregiver in the family’s Southampton home, she said. The investigation revealed that DiPaolo broke the victim’s femur while changing her diaper in March 2020. Because of her condition, she was unable to swallow. The investigation further reve…

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