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Nurse Released Despite Shocking Abuse of Toddler Patient

2/16/2026

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Irina Rimer, a 53-year-old nurse at Reuth Rehabilitation Center in Tel Aviv, was released from custody after being arrested on suspicion of abusing a 3-year-old patient.
The court denied the police's request to extend her detention, despite CCTV footage showing her lifting the sedated child violently and causing serious injuries.
The family plans to pursue civil action against Rimer and the hospital.

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Irina Rimer, a 53-year-old nurse at Reuth Rehabilitation Center in Tel Aviv, was released from custody after being arrested on suspicion of abusing a 3-year-old patient.
The court denied the police's request to extend her detention, despite CCTV footage showing her lifting the sedated child violently and causing serious injuries.
The family plans to pursue civil action against Rimer and the hospital.