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Senator Calls for Prosecution of Nurse's 'Healthcare Terrorism'

2/3/2026

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State Senator Glen Sturtevant and Virginia legislators call for the prosecution of Malinda Cook, a nurse formerly with Virginia Commonwealth University Health, over videos urging harm to ICE agents.
Sturtevant says Cook's actions amount to advocating 'healthcare terrorism'.
VCU Health terminated Cook after investigations into viral TikTok videos showing how to use syringes filled with anesthetics and poison ivy.
VCU Police are investigating, and lawmakers seek accountability and public-safety answers.

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State Senator Glen Sturtevant and Virginia legislators call for the prosecution of Malinda Cook, a nurse formerly with Virginia Commonwealth University Health, over videos urging harm to ICE agents.
Sturtevant says Cook's actions amount to advocating 'healthcare terrorism'.
VCU Health terminated Cook after investigations into viral TikTok videos showing how to use syringes filled with anesthetics and poison ivy.
VCU Police are investigating, and lawmakers seek accountability and public-safety answers.