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Nurse Arrested for Assaulting 73-Year-Old Patient at Hospital

8/24/2025

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Chappell Arnell Lee, a nurse at Grady Memorial Hospital, was arrested for allegedly raping a 73-year-old patient in October 2024.
Surveillance footage documented the assault, leading Lay's family to file a civil lawsuit against the hospital for negligence.
The incident highlights serious safety issues for vulnerable patients in healthcare settings, resulting in legal actions against Lee and the hospital.

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Story summary

Chappell Arnell Lee, a nurse at Grady Memorial Hospital, was arrested for allegedly raping a 73-year-old patient in October 2024.
Surveillance footage documented the assault, leading Lay's family to file a civil lawsuit against the hospital for negligence.
The incident highlights serious safety issues for vulnerable patients in healthcare settings, resulting in legal actions against Lee and the hospital.